Sociology Teachers Salary in Mississippi
Sociology Teachers in Mississippi earn a median of $70,860 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($84,290)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,250; the top 10% earn over $100,600. Nationally the range is $49,930 to $160,140.
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Sociology Teachers pay in Mississippi
How much do sociology teachers make in Mississippi?
The median is $70,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,250 and the top 10% earn over $100,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for sociology teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 46 (−16% vs. the national median of $84,290). Living costs are not included.