Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Mississippi
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in Mississippi earn a median of $54,670 a year, −31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −31% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,380; the top 10% earn over $80,860. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$60,680 median in Mississippi
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$63,560 median in Mississippi
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$63,450 median in Mississippi
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$59,270 median in Mississippi
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$70,860 median in Mississippi
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49,900 median in Mississippi
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in Mississippi
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in Mississippi?
The median is $54,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,380 and the top 10% earn over $80,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 45 (−31% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.