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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #51 of 51 · MS
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of teaching assistants, except postsecondarys in Mississippi earn between $18,830 and $32,300. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary in Mississippi is $25,830, about 32.5% below the U.S. average ($38,290). That works out to roughly $12/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $27,530 | $26,480 | 860 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $26,760 | $26,540 | 1,400 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $25,840 | $25,660 | 1,780 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $25,590 | $25,220 | 440 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $24,680 | $24,900 | 1,450 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $23,960 | $24,870 | 990 |
| Jackson, MS | $22,640 | $25,360 | 1,830 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make in Mississippi?
The median teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary in Mississippi is $25,840 per year (mean $25,830), and about 80% earn between $18,830 and $32,300.
How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make per hour in Mississippi?
Roughly $12 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $25,830 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Mississippi a high-paying state for teaching assistants, except postsecondary?
Mississippi ranks #51 of 51 states for teaching assistants, except postsecondary pay. Its mean salary of $25,830 is about 32.5% below the U.S. average of $38,290.
Which metro areas in Mississippi pay teaching assistants, except postsecondary the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi for teaching assistants, except postsecondary are Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area ($27,530), Gulfport-Biloxi, MS ($26,760), Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area ($25,840), by median annual wage.
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