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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Mississippi (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $40,195/year ($3,350/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,060 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $49,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,195 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $49,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,795 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,809 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,992 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,195 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Mississippi?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Mississippi is $49,790 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,660 and $59,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $49,790, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $40,195 per year ($3,350 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 11,060 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Mississippi state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Mississippi.