How much does a special education teacher make in Mississippi?
$52,420a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Mississippi. That is $25.20 an hour or $4,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.20
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,660Median: $52,420Highest 10%: $62,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,660 | $23.39 | |
| 25th | $49,420 | $23.76 | |
| Median | $52,420 | $25.20 | |
| 75th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 90th | $62,710 | $30.15 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, MS | $50,640 |
| Memphis, TN | $46,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 37. Utah | $58,230 |
| 38. Louisiana | $56,890 |
| 39. Kentucky | $54,220 |
| 40. Mississippi | $52,420 |
| 41. Wyoming | $52,100 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $49,720 |
| 43. Idaho | $49,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $25.20 ($52,420 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $52,420 against $64,830 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for special education teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 40 of 45 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays special education teachers the most?
Jackson, MS, with a median of $50,640 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.