How much does a substitute teacher make in Jackson?
$29,470a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $14.17 an hour or $2,456 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.17
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 265 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,030Median: $29,470Highest 10%: $40,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,030 | $8.67 | |
| 25th | $21,270 | $10.23 | |
| Median | $29,470 | $14.17 | |
| 75th | $29,470 | $14.17 | |
| 90th | $40,340 | $19.39 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Memphis, TN | $31,930 |
| Gulfport, MS | $22,950 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $21,730 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $175,100 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $83,120 |
| Business Teacher | $77,690 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $75,720 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $63,790 |
| Social Work Teacher | $63,680 |
| Education Teacher | $62,440 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $62,060 |
| Art | $61,650 |
| Psychology Teacher | $61,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $14.17 ($29,470 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $29,470 against $41,670 nationally, 29% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $22,340, so Jackson pays 32% more.
Where does Jackson rank for substitute teacher pay?
265 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,340 or more.
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.