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High School Teacher Salary in Mississippi (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $41,103/year ($3,425/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,400 High School Teacher jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median High School Teacher salary of $50,980 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 $41,103 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $50,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,938 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,900 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$2,039 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,103 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,425 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Mississippi?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Mississippi is $50,980 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,750 and $60,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $50,980, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $41,103 per year ($3,425 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 10,400 High 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.