Secondary School Teachers Salary in Mississippi
Also called: Secondary School Teachers
Secondary School Teachers in Mississippi earn a median of $50,980 a year, −29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,980
- vs. U.S. median
- −29% ($72,040)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,400
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760; the top 10% earn over $62,850. Nationally the range is $48,780 to $107,600.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,790 median in Mississippi
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$48,880 median in Mississippi
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,790 median in Mississippi
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$51,970 median in Mississippi
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49,900 median in Mississippi
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$50,750 median in Mississippi
Secondary School Teachers pay in Mississippi
How much do secondary school teachers make in Mississippi?
The median is $50,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760 and the top 10% earn over $62,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for secondary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−29% vs. the national median of $72,040). Living costs are not included.