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Preschool Teacher Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$17.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,857/year ($2,488/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $53,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,600 Preschool Teacher jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $36,250 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 $29,857 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $36,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,170 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,773 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,450 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,857 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,488 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Mississippi?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Mississippi is $36,250 per year ($17.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,310 and $45,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $36,250, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $29,857 per year ($2,488 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 3,600 Preschool 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.