Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Mississippi

In Mississippi, the median pay for elementary school teachers, except special education is $49,790 a year. About 11,060 people work in this job there.

$49,790Median yearly pay
$47,660–$59,490Middle half of workers, yearly
11,060People in this job in Mississippi

That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($63,970). Mississippi ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for elementary school teachers, except special education in Mississippi

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$46,020
25% of workers$47,660
Half of workers (median)$49,790
75% of workers$59,490
90% of workers$62,990

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Mississippi metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Gulfport-Biloxi$50,8201,590
Jackson$50,2402,430
Hattiesburg$47,650450

Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for elementary school teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 87,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Mississippi

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,980
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,790
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$51,970
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$48,880
Tutors$49,610
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$50,750
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,250
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$50,570

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.