How much does an education teacher make in Jackson?
$62,440a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $30.02 an hour or $5,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.02
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,710Median: $62,440Highest 10%: $99,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,710 | $16.21 | |
| 25th | $59,880 | $28.79 | |
| Median | $62,440 | $30.02 | |
| 75th | $73,690 | $35.43 | |
| 90th | $99,270 | $47.73 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| Memphis, TN | $74,640 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $175,100 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $83,120 |
| Business Teacher | $77,690 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $75,720 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $63,790 |
| Social Work Teacher | $63,680 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $62,060 |
| Art | $61,650 |
| Psychology Teacher | $61,570 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $61,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $30.02 ($62,440 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $62,440 against $75,350 nationally, 17% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $61,860, so Jackson pays 1% more.
Where does Jackson rank for education teacher pay?
118 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,270 or more.
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.