Substitute Teachers Salary in Mississippi
Substitute Teachers in Mississippi earn a median of $22,340 a year, −46% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $22,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −46% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,390
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,430; the top 10% earn over $33,320. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$48,880 median in Mississippi
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,790 median in Mississippi
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$50,750 median in Mississippi
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,980 median in Mississippi
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$51,970 median in Mississippi
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,790 median in Mississippi
Substitute Teachers pay in Mississippi
How much do substitute teachers make in Mississippi?
The median is $22,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,430 and the top 10% earn over $33,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 50 (−46% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.