verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Preschool Teacher Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$36,250/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$17.43/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
3,600
public U.S. Median
$38,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$41,689 #23 of 51

Preschool Teacher pay in Mississippi, explained

Preschool teachers in Mississippi earn a median of $36,250 per year ($17.43 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $38,140. Entry-level workers earn around $20,980, while the most experienced preschool teachers reach about $53,370. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $36,250 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $36,250 is worth about $41,689 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #23 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Preschool Teacher pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$20,980
$10.09/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$36,250
$17.43/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$53,370
$25.66/hr

Preschool Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $36,250 $41,689
Louisiana $38,020 $43,103 −$1,770
Tennessee $34,280 $37,314 +$1,970
Arkansas $34,190 $39,327 +$2,060
Alabama $28,310 $31,872 +$7,940

Preschool Teacher in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do preschool teachers make in Mississippi?

Preschool teachers in Mississippi earn a median of $36,250 per year ($17.43 per hour), compared with $38,140 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay preschool teachers well?

At $36,250, Mississippi pays 5% below the national median for preschool teachers. An estimated 3,600 work in the state.

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