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
11,950Salary Range
$39,070 - $58,450Elementary 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
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
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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
560Salary Range
$36,990 - $75,710English 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)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
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)
Total Employed
11,850Salary Range
$40,170 - $62,020As 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
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
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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)
Total Employed
200Salary Range
$50,590 - $81,030In 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)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
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
1,160Salary Range
$39,330 - $59,460Kindergarten 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
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
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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)
Total Employed
31,480Salary Range
$39,070 - $100,160As 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)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
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)
Total Employed
1,400Salary Range
$30,220 - $97,560P.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
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
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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
2,860Salary Range
$21,340 - $39,720In 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
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
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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)
Total Employed
3,370Salary Range
$29,430 - $100,430As 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
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
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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
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
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
2,670Salary Range
$38,290 - $67,120School 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
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
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)
Total Employed
2,500Salary Range
$39,850 - $60,630In 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)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
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)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
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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
Data obtained from the Public Elementary/Secondary School Universe Survey 2014