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Special Education Teacher Salary in Mississippi (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $40,790/year ($3,399/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 50th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 29% below the national average. Of the 2,530 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $50,570 a year — though pay ranges from $46,600 for newcomers to $60,900 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,530 Special Education Teacher jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $50,570 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 $40,790 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,888 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,869 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$2,023 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,790 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,399 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Mississippi?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Mississippi is $50,570 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,500 and $59,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $50,570, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $40,790 per year ($3,399 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 2,530 Special Education 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.