How much does an adult basic education make in Mississippi?
$49,900a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in Mississippi. That is $23.99 an hour or $4,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.99
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,020Median: $49,900Highest 10%: $67,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 25th | $46,980 | $22.59 | |
| Median | $49,900 | $23.99 | |
| 75th | $54,340 | $26.13 | |
| 90th | $67,360 | $32.38 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $52,850 |
| Gulfport, MS | $49,330 |
| Jackson, MS | $48,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for adult basic educations.
| 34. Missouri | $51,770 |
| 35. Colorado | $51,170 |
| 36. Idaho | $50,040 |
| 37. Mississippi | $49,900 |
| 38. Utah | $49,680 |
| 39. Texas | $49,490 |
| 40. New Mexico | $49,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $23.99 ($49,900 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $49,900 against $61,540 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for adult basic education pay?
Mississippi ranks 37 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays adult basic educations the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $52,850 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.