How much does an elementary school teacher make in Mississippi?
$49,790a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Mississippi. That is $23.94 an hour or $4,149 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.94
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,020Median: $49,790Highest 10%: $62,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,020 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $47,660 | $22.91 | |
| Median | $49,790 | $23.94 | |
| 75th | $59,490 | $28.60 | |
| 90th | $62,990 | $30.28 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $61,510 |
| Gulfport, MS | $50,820 |
| Jackson, MS | $50,240 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $47,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 47. Arkansas | $52,700 |
| 48. Missouri | $50,910 |
| 49. South Dakota | $50,130 |
| 50. Mississippi | $49,790 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $48,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $23.94 ($49,790 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $49,790 against $63,970 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays elementary school teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $61,510 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.