Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Mississippi

Preschool teachers (except special education) in Mississippi earn the most in Hattiesburg (average $33,150 a year) and the least in Jackson ($32,650), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the preschool teachers (except special education) average at $35,500 and the median at $36,250 for 3,600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,030.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education average salary by city in Mississippi

Hattiesburg$33,150
Gulfport$33,060
Jackson$32,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Hattiesburg	$33,150	$28,830	$21,670	$28,222	88
Gulfport	$33,060	$29,070	$21,900	$28,153	90
Jackson	$32,650	$29,000	$21,840	$27,840	89

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

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other states

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 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 25-2011.
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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