Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

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

Median annual salary $45,810 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,580
90th percentile $61,580
Employed locally 30
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,580
    25th
    $42,190
    50th (median)
    $45,810
    75th
    $46,860
    90th
    $61,580

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 78% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $55,910
    Jackson, MS $48,530
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $47,720

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,320
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$18,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,300
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$22,440
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$46,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Hattiesburg, MS is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 25.4% below the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $37,580 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,190.