How much does a preschool teacher make in Mississippi?
$36,250a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Mississippi. That is $17.43 an hour or $3,021 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.43
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,980Median: $36,250Highest 10%: $53,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,980 | $10.09 | |
| 25th | $23,310 | $11.21 | |
| Median | $36,250 | $17.43 | |
| 75th | $45,020 | $21.64 | |
| 90th | $53,370 | $25.66 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $36,250 |
| Gulfport, MS | $29,070 |
| Jackson, MS | $29,000 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $28,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 30. Montana | $36,540 |
| 31. Delaware | $36,360 |
| 32. Arizona | $36,300 |
| 33. Mississippi | $36,250 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $36,160 |
| 35. Missouri | $36,090 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $36,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $17.43 ($36,250 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $36,250 against $38,140 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for preschool teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays preschool teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $36,250 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.