Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Mississippi | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $49,790 | $72,224 | -31% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.94 | $34.72 | -31% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $57,230.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in Mississippi is $49,790, or about $23.94 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Elementary School Teachers is $72,224. Mississippi is -31% below the national median.
Entry-level elementary school teachers in Mississippi typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 11,060 elementary school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $49,790, Mississippi offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.