Elementary School Teacher salary in Jackson, MS
Based on 15 certified H-1B filings in the Jackson, MS metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Ridgeland.
Also listed as: Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $49,820 |
| 25th | $53,612 |
| 50th (median) | $58,050 |
| 75th | $62,795 |
| 90th | $69,200 |
Cost of living
Jackson's median Elementary School Teacher salary of $58,050 is worth about $65,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Jackson = 89.0).
Compared with all workers here
All Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Jackson, MS area earned a median of $50,240 in May 2025 (2,430 employed). The H-1B median here is $58,050, 16% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Public School District | $58,050 | 12 |
| Madison County Schools | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | $58,050 | 11 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert · Level IV | $53,450 | $58,050 | 11 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.