What is the average RN salary in Moss Point?

The average RN salary in Moss Point is $86,049. This is 8.1% below the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600 and reflects local pay for Moss Point nurses; use the U.S. median $93,600 for national comparison and the city population of 12,282 for scale.

How many hospitals are in Moss Point?

There are 0 hospitals in Moss Point. The city has no in-city hospitals listed, so nurses in Moss Point often rely on nearby coastal hospitals outside the 12,282-resident city; with zero local hospitals there are no top in-city hospital names to list.

What is the cost of living in Moss Point?

The cost of living index in Moss Point is 81.2, below the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs are a major factor in that index, and the lower COL means Moss Point nurses face reduced housing expenses compared with national averages and enjoy roughly 218 sunny days per year.

Is Moss Point a good place for nurses?

Moss Point can be attractive for nurses seeking lower living costs: the COL index is 81.2 and adjusted purchasing power is $105,972. However, there are 0 hospitals inside the city limits, so on-site hospital job availability is limited and commuting to nearby systems will affect work-life balance.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Moss Point?

The real purchasing power (adjusted salary) in Moss Point is $105,972 when applying the provided Cost of Living index 81.2 to the local RN salary of $86,049. Compared to the U.S. RN median of $93,600, Moss Point nurses gain stronger local buying power due to lower costs.

Can nurses use a multistate compact license to work in Moss Point?

Yes — Mississippi is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so multistate license holders may practice in Moss Point with NLC privileges. Nurses from other NLC states can provide clinical care in Moss Point without obtaining a separate Mississippi single-state license.

Nursing in Moss Point, MS

Practical guide to nursing in Moss Point, MS — salaries, cost of living, hospitals, climate, and what nurses actually earn after local taxes and rent.