Elementary School Teachers Salary in Mississippi
Also called: Elementary School Teachers
Elementary School Teachers in Mississippi earn a median of $49,790 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,790
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($63,970)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,060
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,020; the top 10% earn over $62,990. Nationally the range is $47,960 to $104,340.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$48,880 median in Mississippi
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,980 median in Mississippi
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$50,750 median in Mississippi
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$51,970 median in Mississippi
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,790 median in Mississippi
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49,900 median in Mississippi
Elementary School Teachers pay in Mississippi
How much do elementary school teachers make in Mississippi?
The median is $49,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,020 and the top 10% earn over $62,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for elementary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−22% vs. the national median of $63,970). Living costs are not included.