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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Mississippi
- Gulfport$56,290
- Jackson$53,670
- Hattiesburg$53,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $56,290 | $57,240 | $50,240 | $45,889 | 90 |
| Jackson | $53,670 | $50,980 | $47,990 | $43,889 | 89 |
| Hattiesburg | $53,130 | $49,590 | $47,520 | $43,477 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 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 25-2031.
- 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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