How much does a secondary school teacher make in Mississippi?
$50,980a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Mississippi. That is $24.51 an hour or $4,248 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.51
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $50,980Highest 10%: $62,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| Median | $50,980 | $24.51 | |
| 75th | $60,360 | $29.02 | |
| 90th | $62,850 | $30.22 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $62,230 |
| Gulfport, MS | $57,240 |
| Jackson, MS | $50,980 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $49,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 47. North Carolina | $57,650 |
| 48. West Virginia | $56,610 |
| 49. South Dakota | $51,050 |
| 50. Mississippi | $50,980 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $48,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $24.51 ($50,980 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $50,980 against $72,040 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays secondary school teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $62,230 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.