English Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Mississippi
Also called: English Teachers, Postsecondary
English Language and Literature Teachers in Mississippi earn a median of $60,680 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($78,760)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,450; the top 10% earn over $78,540. Nationally the range is $48,270 to $137,250.
States ranked near Mississippi
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- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$63,560 median in Mississippi
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- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$70,860 median in Mississippi
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$63,450 median in Mississippi
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61,860 median in Mississippi
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$54,670 median in Mississippi
English Language and Literature Teachers pay in Mississippi
How much do english language and literature teachers make in Mississippi?
The median is $60,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,450 and the top 10% earn over $78,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for english language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 49 (−23% vs. the national median of $78,760). Living costs are not included.