Nursing Assistants salary
in West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $28,340–$34,160
- vs U.S. median
- -27%
- Metro rank
- #497 of 516
Nursing Assistants in the West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $30,890 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,530 jobs (May 2025). That is 27% below the U.S. median of $42,260 and 2% below the MS statewide median of $31,520. It ranks #497 of 516 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,530 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Nursing Assistants pay in other MS metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $32,040 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $31,520 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $31,430 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $30,810 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $30,780 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $30,440 |
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Questions
What is the average Nursing Assistants salary in West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $30,890 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,530 jobs pay between $28,340 and $34,160. The 10th percentile is $25,630 and the 90th is $36,390.
Is West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Nursing Assistants?
That is 27% below the U.S. median of $42,260 and 2% below the MS statewide median of $31,520. It ranks #497 of 516 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Nursing Assistants make an hour in West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area?
About $14.85 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $30,890 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $13.63–$16.42 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.