How much does an education administrator make in Mississippi?
$82,800a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Mississippi. That is $39.81 an hour or $6,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.81
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,400Median: $82,800Highest 10%: $106,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,400 | $31.44 | |
| 25th | $78,350 | $37.67 | |
| Median | $82,800 | $39.81 | |
| 75th | $96,780 | $46.53 | |
| 90th | $106,500 | $51.18 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $98,390 |
| Gulfport, MS | $89,120 |
| Jackson, MS | $85,890 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $81,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 47. Arkansas | $86,330 |
| 48. Louisiana | $83,360 |
| 49. North Carolina | $83,180 |
| 50. Mississippi | $82,800 |
| 51. West Virginia | $80,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $39.81 ($82,800 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $82,800 against $105,900 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for education administrator pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays education administrators the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $98,390 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.