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Elementary School Teachers in Mississippi earned a median of $49,790 a year (— an hour) in May 2025, 22% below the national median of $63,970; 11,060 were employed there, ranking #53 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $49,790 | $63,970 |
| Mean annual wage | $52,300 | $72,650 |
| Median hourly wage | — | — |
| 10th percentile | $46,020 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $47,660 | $57,710 |
| 75th percentile | $59,490 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $62,990 | $104,340 |
| Employment | 11,060 | 1,388,390 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 9.514 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.07 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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