Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $49,770 -21% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,890
90th percentile $59,350
Employed locally 440
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,890
    25th
    $48,680
    50th (median)
    $49,770
    75th
    $58,210
    90th
    $59,350

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 82% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $68,090
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $62,030
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $50,550
    Hattiesburg, MS $46,400

    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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Jackson, MS is 21% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Jackson?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,890 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,680.