How much does a teacher and instructor make in Jackson?
$75,720a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $36.40 an hour or $6,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.40
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,200Median: $75,720Highest 10%: $100,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,200 | $8.27 | |
| 25th | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| Median | $75,720 | $36.40 | |
| 75th | $92,550 | $44.50 | |
| 90th | $100,900 | $48.52 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Gulfport, MS | $75,360 |
| Memphis, TN | $61,110 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $175,100 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $83,120 |
| Business Teacher | $77,690 |
| 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 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $61,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $36.40 ($75,720 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Jackson than the national average?
Yes: $75,720 against $66,140 nationally, 14% more.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $67,200, so Jackson pays 13% more.
Where does Jackson rank for teacher and instructor pay?
68 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,900 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.