Preschool Teachers Salary in Mississippi
Preschool Teachers in Mississippi earn a median of $36,250 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,250
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($38,140)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,600
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,980; the top 10% earn over $53,370. Nationally the range is $28,990 to $61,390.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$52,420 median in Mississippi
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$48,880 median in Mississippi
- Childcare Workers$22,050 median in Mississippi
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,790 median in Mississippi
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,980 median in Mississippi
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$22,340 median in Mississippi
Preschool Teachers pay in Mississippi
How much do preschool teachers make in Mississippi?
The median is $36,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,980 and the top 10% earn over $53,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for preschool teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $38,140). Living costs are not included.