As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Mississippi is $60,007, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,154 weekly, or $5,001 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $48,132 to $73,465. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,791) and 75th percentile ($67,051), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,465 per year. This $13,260 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Mississippi Correctional Nurse often earn 10.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Mississippi currently ranks 51 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $48,132 MS September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $53,791 MS September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $60,007 MS September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $67,051 MS September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $73,465 MS September 01, 2026
25% $53,791 10% $48,132 90% $73,465 75% $67,051 $60,007 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $63,975 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $60,885 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $59,290 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $59,816 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $60,436 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $59,635 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $59,580 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $60,763 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $61,403 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $62,966 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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