How much does a special education teacher make in Mississippi?
$46,700a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Mississippi. That is $22.45 an hour or $3,892 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.45
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,410Median: $46,700Highest 10%: $69,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,410 | $13.18 | |
| 25th | $28,690 | $13.79 | |
| Median | $46,700 | $22.45 | |
| 75th | $64,230 | $30.88 | |
| 90th | $69,620 | $33.47 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 38. Missouri | $49,610 |
| 39. Alabama | $49,520 |
| 40. Vermont | $46,980 |
| 41. Mississippi | $46,700 |
| 42. West Virginia | $39,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $22.45 ($46,700 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $46,700 against $76,580 nationally, 39% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for special education teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 41 of 42 states.
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.