Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $48,990 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,640
90th percentile $59,790
Employed locally 30
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,640
    25th
    $48,960
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $49,580
    90th
    $59,790

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $46,840

    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, Preschool make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Jackson, MS is 21.2% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $38,640 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,960.