How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Mississippi?
$54,670a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Mississippi. That is $26.28 an hour or $4,556 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.28
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,380Median: $54,670Highest 10%: $80,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,380 | $21.82 | |
| 25th | $49,080 | $23.60 | |
| Median | $54,670 | $26.28 | |
| 75th | $69,910 | $33.61 | |
| 90th | $80,860 | $38.88 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $63,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 42. North Carolina | $63,900 |
| 43. Arkansas | $62,900 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $61,580 |
| 45. Mississippi | $54,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $26.28 ($54,670 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $54,670 against $79,350 nationally, 31% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 45 of 45 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $63,390 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.