Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Mississippi
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Mississippi
$48,440
National Median
$62,340
Employment
11,680
Entry Level (10th)
$37,960
Top Earners (90th)
$59,630
How Mississippi Compares
Mississippi pays $13,900 less than the national median for elementary school teachers, except special educations.
There are 10.072 elementary school teachers, except special education jobs per 1,000 workers in Mississippi (location quotient: 1.11).
Other States for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $99,110 | 30,790 |
| California | $98,190 | 141,650 |
| District of Columbia | $94,730 | 3,540 |
| Rhode Island | $86,900 | 4,080 |
| Massachusetts | $83,260 | 32,100 |
| New York | $82,480 | 103,920 |
| Connecticut | $78,740 | 16,260 |
| New Jersey | $77,150 | 42,360 |
| Alaska | $76,290 | 3,380 |
| Oregon | $75,800 | 13,760 |
| Maryland | $74,720 | 32,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,160 | 47,220 |
| Delaware | $66,390 | 2,540 |
| New Mexico | $65,510 | 7,480 |
| Ohio | $65,380 | 50,110 |
| New Hampshire | $64,430 | 4,390 |
| Illinois | $64,160 | 61,000 |
| Georgia | $63,490 | 42,440 |
| Minnesota | $63,120 | 24,320 |
| Nevada | $62,420 | 9,290 |