As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Teacher in Jackson, MS is $52,471, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,009 weekly, or $4,373 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Teacher in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Teacher in Jackson, MS vary widely, spanning from $37,297 to $65,165. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,528) and 75th percentile ($59,115), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,165 per year. This $14,587 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Special Education, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Jackson Entry Level Teacher often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Jackson currently ranks 762 statewide for Entry Level Teacher job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $37,297 Jackson, MS February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $44,528 Jackson, MS February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $52,471 Jackson, MS February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $59,115 Jackson, MS February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $65,165 Jackson, MS February 01, 2026
25% $44,528 10% $37,297 90% $65,165 75% $59,115 $52,471 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Entry Level Teacher ?

A teacher (also called a school teacher or, in some contexts, an educator) is a person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competences or values. Informally the role of teacher may be taken on by anyone (e.g. when showing a colleague how to perform a specific task). In some countries, teaching young people of school age may be carried out in an informal setting, such as within the family (homeschooling), rather than in a formal setting such as a school or college. Some other professions may involve a significant amount of teaching (e.g. youth worker, pastor). In most countries, formal...

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About Jackson, Mississippi    Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the easte....More

Jackson, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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