How much does a substitute teacher make in Mississippi?
$22,340a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Mississippi. That is $10.74 an hour or $1,862 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.74
- Vs. national median
- -46%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,430Median: $22,340Highest 10%: $33,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,430 | $7.90 | |
| 25th | $19,720 | $9.48 | |
| Median | $22,340 | $10.74 | |
| 75th | $28,380 | $13.64 | |
| 90th | $33,320 | $16.02 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $31,930 |
| Jackson, MS | $29,470 |
| Gulfport, MS | $22,950 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $21,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 47. Alabama | $25,340 |
| 48. Nevada | $24,960 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $23,770 |
| 50. Mississippi | $22,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $10.74 ($22,340 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $22,340 against $41,670 nationally, 46% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for substitute teacher pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays substitute teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $31,930 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.