salary$82,630 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Jackson, MS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$106,480per year
Jobs in the area8,700people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Jackson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,281 a month takes 18.6% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Jackson, MS?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Jackson, MS area is $82,630 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $63,250 and $106,480.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Jackson?
Typical rent of $1,281 a month takes 18.6% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Jackson, MS metro area.