How much does a special education teacher make in Mississippi?
$50,750a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Mississippi. That is $24.40 an hour or $4,229 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.40
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,830Median: $50,750Highest 10%: $62,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,830 | $22.03 | |
| 25th | $47,920 | $23.04 | |
| Median | $50,750 | $24.40 | |
| 75th | $59,350 | $28.53 | |
| 90th | $62,120 | $29.87 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $57,270 |
| Jackson, MS | $51,470 |
| Gulfport, MS | $50,750 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $49,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 46. Arkansas | $56,830 |
| 47. West Virginia | $56,440 |
| 48. South Dakota | $51,360 |
| 49. Mississippi | $50,750 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $50,450 |
| 51. Missouri | $50,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $24.40 ($50,750 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $50,750 against $66,810 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for special education teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays special education teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $57,270 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.