Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $75,110 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,750
90th percentile $120,210
Employed locally 90
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,750
    25th
    $62,650
    50th (median)
    $75,110
    75th
    $101,080
    90th
    $120,210

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 124% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 24% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $93,650

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,570
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,690
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,200
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $168,850
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $26,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Jackson, MS is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Jackson, MS is 22.8% below the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Jackson?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,750 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,650.