How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Mississippi?
$48,880a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Mississippi. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.50
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,980Median: $48,880Highest 10%: $60,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,980 | $18.26 | |
| 25th | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| Median | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 75th | $56,780 | $27.30 | |
| 90th | $60,110 | $28.90 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $56,780 |
| Jackson, MS | $49,680 |
| Gulfport, MS | $49,580 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $47,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 45. Arkansas | $52,060 |
| 46. Alabama | $50,900 |
| 47. South Dakota | $49,410 |
| 48. Mississippi | $48,880 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $47,860 |
| 50. Montana | $47,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $23.50 ($48,880 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $48,880 against $62,680 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $56,780 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.