How much does a history teacher make in Mississippi?
$63,450a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in Mississippi. That is $30.50 an hour or $5,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.50
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,410Median: $63,450Highest 10%: $91,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $54,480 | $26.19 | |
| Median | $63,450 | $30.50 | |
| 75th | $78,870 | $37.92 | |
| 90th | $91,710 | $44.09 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $78,670 |
| Jackson, MS | $62,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 40. Oklahoma | $66,910 |
| 41. Alabama | $66,550 |
| 42. Kentucky | $64,600 |
| 43. Mississippi | $63,450 |
| 44. Nebraska | $57,150 |
| 45. Arkansas | $47,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $30.50 ($63,450 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $63,450 against $83,820 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for history teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 43 of 45 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays history teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $78,670 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.