How much does a social sciences teacher make in Mississippi?
$60,550a year
Median yearly pay for social sciences teachers in Mississippi. That is $29.11 an hour or $5,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.11
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,250Median: $60,550Highest 10%: $88,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,250 | $21.27 | |
| 25th | $47,870 | $23.01 | |
| Median | $60,550 | $29.11 | |
| 75th | $69,020 | $33.18 | |
| 90th | $88,250 | $42.43 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $64,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social sciences teachers.
| 31. New Jersey | $63,250 |
| 32. Nebraska | $62,010 |
| 33. Idaho | $61,190 |
| 34. Mississippi | $60,550 |
| 35. Oklahoma | $60,420 |
| 36. Florida | $57,180 |
| 37. Georgia | $53,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social sciences teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $29.11 ($60,550 a year).
Do social sciences teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $60,550 against $72,990 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for social sciences teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 34 of 40 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays social sciences teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $64,130 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.