How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Mississippi?
$57,910a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Mississippi. That is $27.84 an hour or $4,826 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.84
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,300Median: $57,910Highest 10%: $70,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,300 | $22.74 | |
| 25th | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| Median | $57,910 | $27.84 | |
| 75th | $62,010 | $29.81 | |
| 90th | $70,400 | $33.85 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $65,500 |
| Jackson, MS | $60,110 |
| Gulfport, MS | $59,220 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $50,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 41. Oklahoma | $58,800 |
| 42. North Carolina | $58,600 |
| 43. Kansas | $58,300 |
| 44. Mississippi | $57,910 |
| 45. West Virginia | $57,760 |
| 46. Iowa | $57,660 |
| 47. Indiana | $56,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $27.84 ($57,910 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $57,910 against $66,270 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 44 of 49 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $65,500 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.