Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $60,310 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,470
90th percentile $136,250
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,470
    25th
    $50,430
    50th (median)
    $60,310
    75th
    $73,260
    90th
    $136,250

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 100% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $67,370

    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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Education 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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Jackson, MS is 16.3% below the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $35,470 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,430.