How much does an education administrator make in Mississippi?
$86,590a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Mississippi. That is $41.63 an hour or $7,216 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.63
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,590Median: $86,590Highest 10%: $219,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,590 | $24.32 | |
| 25th | $65,380 | $31.43 | |
| Median | $86,590 | $41.63 | |
| 75th | $132,200 | $63.54 | |
| 90th | $219,200 | $105.38 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, MS | $105,900 |
| Memphis, TN | $105,100 |
| Gulfport, MS | $80,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 44. Nevada | $88,810 |
| 45. Maine | $88,180 |
| 46. Ohio | $87,370 |
| 47. Mississippi | $86,590 |
| 48. West Virginia | $84,660 |
| 49. Florida | $83,840 |
| 50. Hawaii | $81,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $41.63 ($86,590 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $86,590 against $104,600 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for education administrator pay?
Mississippi ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays education administrators the most?
Jackson, MS, with a median of $105,900 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.