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Teacher Jobs in Mississippi

The Mississippi Department of Education is hiring certified and dynamic preschool, elementary, and secondary teachers throughout the state's 152 school districts. Like other states, teachers who can fill a shortage role may be given preferred hiring status. In Mississippi, this includes subjects such as foreign languages, sciences, and special education. Teacher candidates are advised that salaries start at $31,184, and that larger districts such as Desoto County, Jackson, and Rankin County may have additional hiring needs.

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Mississippi Teacher Salary & Employment

Total Employed

11,950

Salary Range

$39,070 - $58,450

Elementary school teachers have a salary range between $39,070 to $58,450 a year in Mississippi. There are around eleven thousand employed elementary school teachers. Read about what it takes to become an elementary school teacher.

Elementary School Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
580 $43,800
2,170 $45,570
1,540 $48,520

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Elementary School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2021)

Total Employed

560

Salary Range

$36,990 - $75,710

English teachers have a salary range between $36,990 to $75,710 a year in Mississippi, with over 560 employed in the state. See details on how to become an english teacher.

English Language and Literature Teachers (College Professor)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
100 $58,810

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for English Language and Literature Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1123)

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Total Employed

11,850

Salary Range

$40,170 - $62,020

As a high school teacher in Mississippi you can expect to make between $40,170 - $62,020. There are around eleven thousand employed high school teachers. Take the next step and learn to how to become a high school teacher.

High School Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
720 $48,260
2,180 $49,550
1,290 $52,530

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for High School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2031)

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Total Employed

200

Salary Range

$50,590 - $81,030

In Mississippi, a history teacher's salary may range from $50,590 to $81,030. There are around 200 employed history teachers. Get more information about becoming a history teacher.

History Teachers (College Professor)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
40 $68,570

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for History Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1125)

Total Employed

1,160

Salary Range

$39,330 - $59,460

Kindergarten teachers in Mississippi, can earn between $39,330 to $59,460 a year. There are around a thousand employed kindergarten teachers. Read about what it takes to become a kindergarten teacher.

Kindergarten Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
40 $44,940
190 $44,180
140 $49,520

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Kindergarten Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2012)

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Total Employed

31,480

Salary Range

$39,070 - $100,160

As a math teacher in Mississippi you can expect to make between $39,070 - $100,160. Mississippi is home to about thirty one thousand math teachers. See our guide on how to become a math teacher.

Mathematical Science Teachers (College Professor)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
70 $66,410

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Mathematical Science Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1022)

Students run on a basketball court in PE class

Total Employed

1,400

Salary Range

$30,220 - $97,560

P.e. teachers have a salary range between $30,220 to $97,560 a year in Mississippi. Mississippi is home to about a thousand p.e. teachers. See our guide on how to become a p.e. teacher.

Coaches and Scouts
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
350 $53,280
130 $59,600
110 $44,130

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Coaches and Scouts (SOC Code: 27-2022)

Total Employed

2,860

Salary Range

$21,340 - $39,720

In Mississippi, a preschool teacher's salary may range from $21,340 to $39,720, with over 2,860 employed in the state. See details on how to become a preschool teacher.

Preschool Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
640 $28,410
240 $25,230

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Preschool Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2011)

School administrator talks to a student

Total Employed

3,370

Salary Range

$29,430 - $100,430

As a school administrator in Mississippi you can expect to make between $29,430 - $100,430. Mississippi is home to about three thousand school administrators. Take the next step and learn to how to become a school administrator.

Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
60 $47,160
30 $36,970
110 $44,610

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program (SOC Code: 11-9031)

Education Administrators, Elementary, Middle, and High School
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
560 $80,240
280 $84,920
120 $78,590

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Education Administrators, Elementary, Middle, and High School (SOC Code: 11-9032)

Total Employed

2,670

Salary Range

$38,290 - $67,120

School counselors in Mississippi, can earn between $38,290 to $67,120 a year, with over 2,670 employed in the state. See our guide on how to become a school counselor.

Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
760 $48,640
210 $54,130
100 $52,080

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (SOC Code: 21-1012)

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Total Employed

2,500

Salary Range

$39,850 - $60,630

In Mississippi, a special education teacher's salary may range from $39,850 to $60,630. Mississippi is home to about two thousand special education teachers. Interested in becoming a special education teacher?

Special Education Teachers (Preschool)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
30 $47,600

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Preschool) (SOC Code: 25-2051)

Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
350 $47,060
310 $49,280
130 $43,780

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School) (SOC Code: 25-2052)

Largest School Districts in Mississippi

School District Schools Teachers
Desoto County School District 41 1,926
Jackson Public School District 63 1,720
Rankin County School District 27 1,354
Harrison County School District 22 865
Madison County School District (Mississippi) 22 850
Lamar County School District 16 613
Jackson County School District 15 579
Vicksburg Warren School District 16 570
Jones County School District (Mississippi) 12 541
Tupelo Public School District 15 523
Pascagoula-Gautier School District 19 505
Lee County School District 14 490
Hinds County School District 11 453
Lauderdale County School District 12 442
Meridian Public School District 12 409
Ocean Springs School District 7 393
Greenville Public School District 13 391
Gulfport School District 12 371
Lowndes County School District 9 366
Biloxi Public School District 8 352
Hattiesburg Public School District 9 316
Columbus Municipal School District 9 298
South Panola School District 6 295
Petal School District 5 280
Hancock County School District 7 278
Starkville School District 7 277
Simpson County School District 9 272
George County School District 8 266
Pearl Public School District 5 251
Alcorn School District 12 246
Itawamba County School District 8 246
Oxford School District 7 246
Clinton Public School District 9 244
Pontotoc County School District 7 242
Grenada School District 6 242
Wayne County School District 8 239
Picayune School District 11 234
Scott County School District 9 233
Cleveland School District 12 232
Tishomingo County Special Municipal Separate School District 8 227
Natchez-Adams School District 9 218
Laurel School District 8 212
Clarksdale Municipal School District 11 208
Marshall County School District 11 208
Louisville Municipal School District 7 205
Covington County Schools District 10 204
Smith County School District 6 203
Canton Public School District 9 202
Neshoba County School District 3 201
West Point School District 8 201

Data obtained from the Public Elementary/Secondary School Universe Survey 2014

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