As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Visiting Assistant Professor in Jackson, MS is $54,720, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,052 weekly, or $4,560 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Visiting Assistant Professor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Visiting Assistant Professor in Jackson, MS vary widely, spanning from $39,210 to $68,667. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,601) and 75th percentile ($62,020), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,667 per year. This $15,419 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Academic Advising, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Jackson Visiting Assistant Professor often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Jackson currently ranks 766 statewide for Visiting Assistant Professor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Visiting Assistant Professor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visiting Assistant Professor Salary $39,210 Jackson, MS September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Visiting Assistant Professor Salary $46,601 Jackson, MS September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Visiting Assistant Professor Salary $54,720 Jackson, MS September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Visiting Assistant Professor Salary $62,020 Jackson, MS September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Visiting Assistant Professor Salary $68,667 Jackson, MS September 01, 2026
25% $46,601 10% $39,210 90% $68,667 75% $62,020 $54,720 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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

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