How much does an education teacher make in Mississippi?
$61,860a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in Mississippi. That is $29.74 an hour or $5,155 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.74
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,440Median: $61,860Highest 10%: $103,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,440 | $15.12 | |
| 25th | $50,050 | $24.06 | |
| Median | $61,860 | $29.74 | |
| 75th | $76,840 | $36.94 | |
| 90th | $103,100 | $49.55 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $74,640 |
| Jackson, MS | $62,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 41. Georgia | $62,510 |
| 42. Ohio | $62,400 |
| 43. Iowa | $62,090 |
| 44. Mississippi | $61,860 |
| 45. Illinois | $61,560 |
| 46. Kentucky | $61,450 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $60,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $29.74 ($61,860 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $61,860 against $75,350 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for education teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 44 of 49 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays education teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $74,640 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.