History Teachers Salary in Mississippi
History Teachers in Mississippi earn a median of $63,450 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($83,820)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,410; the top 10% earn over $91,710. Nationally the range is $48,410 to $162,160.
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History Teachers pay in Mississippi
How much do history teachers make in Mississippi?
The median is $63,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,410 and the top 10% earn over $91,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for history teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 45 (−24% vs. the national median of $83,820). Living costs are not included.