Elementary School Teacher Salary in Mississippi
Based on 11K+ workers in Mississippi
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MS)
$49,790
$23.938/hr
vs National Average
$68,176
-27.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $63K
11K employed in Mississippi
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,020 |
| 25th percentile | $47,660 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,790 |
| 75th percentile | $59,490 |
| 90th percentile | $62,990 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in Mississippi vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,310 |
| 2023 | $48,650 |
| 2024 | $48,440 |
| 2025 | $49,790 |
| Year | Mississippi Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,310 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $48,650 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $48,440 | $64,107 |
| 2025 | $49,790 | $68,176 |