Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Mississippi
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Mississippi
$48,860
National Median
$63,000
Employment
2,310
Entry Level (10th)
$44,920
Top Earners (90th)
$60,320
How Mississippi Compares
Mississippi pays $14,140 less than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 1.99 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in Mississippi (location quotient: 1.33).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |