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Public School Teacher · Mississippi

Teacher salary in Mississippi

Teachers in Mississippi earn a median $49,790 a year across all employers.

$49,790
median pay in MS, all employers
11,060
workers in MS (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Mississippi, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in Mississippi, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureMS
Workers11,060
10th percentile$46,020
Median$49,790
90th percentile$62,990
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Mississippi

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
PERS Hybrid Retirement Plan - Tier 5
Tier 5 (Hybrid Retirement Plan, House Bill 1)
1%any age with 30 years of creditable service9%Not stated

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Mississippi pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Mississippi

138 school districts in Mississippi, largest DeSoto County School District, Rankin County School District, Jackson Public Schools.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Mississippi

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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