Elementary School Teacher Salary in Mississippi
Based on 12K+ workers in Mississippi
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MS)
$48,440
$23.288/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
-24.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $60K
12K employed in Mississippi
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,960 |
| 25th percentile | $46,220 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $48,440 |
| 75th percentile | $57,790 |
| 90th percentile | $59,630 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in Mississippi vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,310 |
| 2023 | $48,650 |
| 2024 | $48,440 |
| Year | Mississippi Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,310 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $48,650 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $48,440 | $64,107 |