How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Mississippi?
$50,670a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Mississippi. That is $24.36 an hour or $4,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.36
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,010Median: $50,670Highest 10%: $76,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,010 | $15.87 | |
| 25th | $41,510 | $19.96 | |
| Median | $50,670 | $24.36 | |
| 75th | $61,820 | $29.72 | |
| 90th | $76,920 | $36.98 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hattiesburg, MS | $61,820 |
| Memphis, TN | $60,670 |
| Gulfport, MS | $57,460 |
| Jackson, MS | $49,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 46. Louisiana | $56,480 |
| 47. Hawaii | $51,990 |
| 48. Utah | $50,740 |
| 49. Mississippi | $50,670 |
| 50. Arkansas | $50,120 |
| 51. Kansas | $48,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $24.36 ($50,670 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $50,670 against $63,820 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Hattiesburg, MS, with a median of $61,820 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.