salary$32,040 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Jackson, MS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$37,940per year
Jobs in the area3,000people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Jackson?
Expensive. Rent of $1,281 a month takes 48.0% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Jackson, MS?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Jackson, MS area is $32,040 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $28,010 and $37,940.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Jackson?
Typical rent of $1,281 a month takes 48.0% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Jackson, MS metro area.