How much does a special education teacher make in Mississippi?
$50,570a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Mississippi. That is $24.31 an hour or $4,214 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.31
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,600Median: $50,570Highest 10%: $60,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,600 | $22.40 | |
| 25th | $48,500 | $23.32 | |
| Median | $50,570 | $24.31 | |
| 75th | $59,360 | $28.54 | |
| 90th | $60,900 | $29.28 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $64,640 |
| Gulfport, MS | $52,290 |
| Jackson, MS | $50,770 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $47,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 47. Arkansas | $54,290 |
| 48. South Dakota | $51,090 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $50,630 |
| 50. Mississippi | $50,570 |
| 51. West Virginia | $50,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $24.31 ($50,570 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $50,570 against $65,120 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for special education teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays special education teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $64,640 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.