Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Mississippi

Education administrators, postsecondary in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $141,400 a year) and the least in Gulfport ($92,730), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the education administrators, postsecondary average at $116,680 and the median at $86,590 for 2,230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,540.

Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$141,400
Gulfport$92,730

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$141,400	$105,870	$73,890	$102,989	89
Gulfport	$92,730	$80,690	$69,870	$71,088	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other states

Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9033.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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