How much does a teaching assistant make in Mississippi?
$25,840a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Mississippi. That is $12.42 an hour or $2,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.42
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,830Median: $25,840Highest 10%: $32,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,830 | $9.05 | |
| 25th | $22,040 | $10.60 | |
| Median | $25,840 | $12.42 | |
| 75th | $29,000 | $13.94 | |
| 90th | $32,300 | $15.53 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $29,330 |
| Gulfport, MS | $26,760 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $25,590 |
| Jackson, MS | $22,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 47. Oklahoma | $27,920 |
| 48. South Carolina | $27,860 |
| 49. Louisiana | $27,400 |
| 50. Mississippi | $25,840 |
| 51. Alabama | $24,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $12.42 ($25,840 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $25,840 against $36,780 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for teaching assistant pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays teaching assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $29,330 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.