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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$24.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,523/year ($3,377/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,850 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $50,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,523 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,846 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,842 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$2,009 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,523 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,377 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Mississippi?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Mississippi is $50,220 per year ($24.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,790 and $58,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $50,220, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $40,523 per year ($3,377 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 9,850 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Mississippi state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Mississippi.