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
12,340Salary Range
$36,820 - $59,950Elementary school teachers have a salary range between $36,820 to $59,950 a year in Mississippi. There are around twelve thousand employed elementary school teachers. Read about what it takes to become an elementary school teacher.
Elementary School Teachers
| Area | Total Employment | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 650 | $44,870 |
| Jackson | 2,650 | $43,150 |
| Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula | 1,300 | $45,950 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Elementary School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2021)
Total Employed
490Salary Range
$39,090 - $98,900English teachers have a salary range between $39,090 to $98,900 a year in Mississippi, with over 490 employed in the state. See details on how to become an english teacher.
English Language and Literature Teachers (College Professor)
| Area | Total Employment | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 90 | $48,880 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for English Language and Literature Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1123)
Total Employed
8,850Salary Range
$37,980 - $63,610As a high school teacher in Mississippi you can expect to make between $37,980 - $63,610. There are around eight thousand employed high school teachers. Take the next step and learn to how to become a high school teacher.
High School Teachers
| Area | Total Employment | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 290 | $47,730 |
| Jackson | 1,590 | $45,790 |
| Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula | 1,160 | $51,340 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for High School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2031)
Total Employed
220Salary Range
$45,600 - $86,360In Mississippi, a history teacher's salary may range from $45,600 to $86,360. There are around 220 employed history teachers. Get more information about becoming a history teacher.
History Teachers (College Professor)
| Area | Total Employment | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 40 | $84,620 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for History Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1125)
Total Employed
1,170Salary Range
$36,540 - $63,500Kindergarten teachers in Mississippi, can earn between $36,540 to $63,500 a year. There are around a thousand employed kindergarten teachers. Read about what it takes to become a kindergarten teacher.
Kindergarten Teachers
| Area | Total Employment | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 50 | $43,750 |
| Jackson | 290 | $45,350 |
| Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula | 210 | $48,490 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Kindergarten Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2012)
Total Employed
28,900Salary Range
$36,540 - $97,440As a math teacher in Mississippi you can expect to make between $36,540 - $97,440. Mississippi is home to about twenty eight thousand math teachers. See our guide on how to become a math teacher.
Mathematical Science Teachers (College Professor)
| Area | Total Employment | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 90 | $50,830 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Mathematical Science Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1022)
Total Employed
1,590Salary Range
$20,010 - $80,120P.e. teachers have a salary range between $20,010 to $80,120 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
| Area | Total Employment | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula | 60 | $30,330 |
| Jackson | 360 | $41,570 |
| Hattiesburg | 140 | $59,840 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Coaches and Scouts (SOC Code: 27-2022)
Total Employed
2,460Salary Range
$23,180 - $45,340In Mississippi, a preschool teacher's salary may range from $23,180 to $45,340, with over 2,460 employed in the state. See details on how to become a preschool teacher.
Preschool Teachers
| Area | Total Employment | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 90 | $33,520 |
| Jackson | 580 | $27,960 |
| Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula | 210 | $35,500 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Preschool Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2011)
Total Employed
3,310Salary Range
$32,720 - $101,400As a school administrator in Mississippi you can expect to make between $32,720 - $101,400. 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
| Area | Total Employment | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula | 40 | - |
| Jackson | 110 | $46,740 |
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
| Area | Total Employment | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 530 | $76,570 |
| Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula | 310 | $81,520 |
| Hattiesburg | 140 | $74,060 |
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
1,960Salary Range
$41,660 - $69,890School counselors in Mississippi, can earn between $41,660 to $69,890 a year, with over 1,960 employed in the state. See our guide on how to become a school counselor.
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
| Area | Total Employment | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 90 | $48,420 |
| Jackson | 500 | $49,280 |
| Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula | 190 | $54,120 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (SOC Code: 21-1012)
Total Employed
2,250Salary Range
$35,070 - $69,010In Mississippi, a special education teacher's salary may range from $35,070 to $69,010. Mississippi is home to about two thousand special education teachers. Interested in becoming a special education teacher?
Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School)
| Area | Total Employment | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 340 | $45,410 |
| Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula | 250 | $50,340 |
| Hattiesburg | 100 | $45,960 |
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
Data obtained from the Public Elementary/Secondary School Universe Survey 2014