Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Mississippi
A nursing assistant (cna) in Mississippi earns an estimated $35,100 a year ($16.88 an hour). Most workers fall from $23,900 to $50,900, depending on experience and employer.
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Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Mississippi
| Per year | Per hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (estimate) | $23,900 | $11.49 |
| Median (estimate) | $35,100 | $16.88 |
| Experienced (estimate) | $50,900 | $24.47 |
| US national median | $39,500 | $18.99 |
The Mississippi estimate is 11% below the national median, reflecting local prices and wages.
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Take-home pay
On the median figure a single filer in Mississippi keeps about $28,838 a year after federal tax, FICA and state tax, or $1,109.17 per biweekly paycheck. Try your exact numbers in the Mississippi paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant (cna) make in Mississippi?
About $35,100 a year at the median (estimate).
Is this an official figure?
No. It is an estimate based on the national BLS median and a state wage index. Check BLS OEWS tables for official data.
Sources and method
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- Estimate, not official state data
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.