Preschool Teacher Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Mississippi
$36,250
$17.43 an hour
10th percentile
$20,980
90th percentile
$53,370
Jobs (wage & salary)
3,600
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Mississippi was $36,250 in May 2025, $1,890 (5%) below the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $23,310 (25th percentile) and $45,020 (75th percentile).
Mississippi ranks 33 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,980 | $10.09 |
| 25th | $23,310 | $11.21 |
| 50th (median) | $36,250 | $17.43 |
| 75th | $45,020 | $21.64 |
| 90th | $53,370 | $25.66 |
| Mean (average) | $35,500 | $17.07 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Mississippi, BLS OEWS May 2025.