How much does a teacher and instructor make in Mississippi?
$67,200a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Mississippi. That is $32.31 an hour or $5,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.31
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,640Median: $67,200Highest 10%: $88,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,640 | $8.00 | |
| 25th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $67,200 | $32.31 | |
| 75th | $79,440 | $38.19 | |
| 90th | $88,710 | $42.65 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, MS | $75,720 |
| Gulfport, MS | $75,360 |
| Memphis, TN | $61,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 15. New Jersey | $73,590 |
| 16. Oklahoma | $73,320 |
| 17. Delaware | $67,230 |
| 18. Mississippi | $67,200 |
| 19. South Dakota | $67,200 |
| 20. New Mexico | $66,800 |
| 21. Alabama | $66,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $32.31 ($67,200 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Mississippi than the national average?
Yes: $67,200 against $66,140 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Mississippi rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Mississippi ranks 18 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays teacher and instructors the most?
Jackson, MS, with a median of $75,720 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.