As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reading Specialist in Mississippi is $38,369, equivalent to $18 per hour, $738 weekly, or $3,197 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Reading Specialist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Reading Specialist in Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $29,651 to $45,685. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,806) and 75th percentile ($42,199), while top earners (90th percentile) make $45,685 per year. This $8,393 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Mississippi Reading Specialist often earn 10.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Mississippi currently ranks 51 nationwide for Reading Specialist 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
Reading Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $29,651 MS April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $33,806 MS April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $38,369 MS April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $42,199 MS April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $45,685 MS April 01, 2026
25% $33,806 10% $29,651 90% $45,685 75% $42,199 $38,369 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Reading Specialist ?

Reading Specialist Certification is required to serve as a reading specialist in elementary and high schools. Reading specialists are professionals who aim to improve reading achievement in their district or school by serving as teachers, coaches, or leaders of school reading programs. The reading specialist is authorized to teach reading and to provide technical assistance and professional development to teachers. The reading specialist also supports, supplements and extends classroom teaching, and works collaboratively to implement a quality reading program that is research-based and meet...

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Location Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $40,705 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $40,561 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $36,936 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $36,805 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $36,805 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $38,393 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $36,805 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $38,419 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $38,786 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $40,561 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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