How much does a middle school teacher make in Mississippi?
$50,790a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Mississippi. That is $24.42 an hour or $4,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.42
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,020Median: $50,790Highest 10%: $60,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,020 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $47,260 | $22.72 | |
| Median | $50,790 | $24.42 | |
| 75th | $59,340 | $28.53 | |
| 90th | $60,860 | $29.26 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $58,380 |
| Jackson, MS | $50,820 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $50,290 |
| Gulfport, MS | $50,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 47. West Virginia | $57,210 |
| 48. North Carolina | $52,010 |
| 49. South Dakota | $50,980 |
| 50. Mississippi | $50,790 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $48,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $24.42 ($50,790 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $50,790 against $64,370 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for middle school teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays middle school teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $58,380 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.