Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $61,200 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,130
90th percentile $93,300
National median $76,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,130
    25th
    $51,930
    50th (median)
    $61,200
    75th
    $73,470
    90th
    $93,300

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 101% Median Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $130,400
    Urban Honolulu, HI $130,240
    Hawaii $129,160
    California $121,070
    New Haven, CT $104,470
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $101,300

    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 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Social Work 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 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Jackson, MS is 19.7% below the national median of $76,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $44,130 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,930.