Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Mississippi

In Mississippi we have BLS pay data for career/technical education teachers, middle school in Jackson only, where the average is $56,300 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the career/technical education teachers, middle school average at $54,030 and the median at $55,210 for 270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $71,590.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$56,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$56,300	$57,940	$48,290	$45,897	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in other states

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2023.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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