Expert High School Teacher salary in Jackson, MS
Based on 28 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level IV in the Jackson, MS metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Piney Woods, Leixington, Lexington, Crystal Springs, Lexington,.
Also listed as: Secondary School Teacher, Math Teacher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $58,020 |
| 25th | $59,598 |
| 50th (median) | $62,567 |
| 75th | $64,855 |
| 90th | $67,387 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2023 | $58,416 | $56,122 | $60,382 | 12 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2025 | $61,115 | $58,050 | $65,100 | 17 |
| FY2026 | $63,350 | $60,937 | $64,505 | 11 |
Cost of living
Jackson's median expert High School Teacher salary of $62,567 is worth about $70,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Jackson = 89.0).
Compared with all workers here
All Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the Jackson, MS area earned a median of $50,980 in May 2025 (2,400 employed). The H-1B median here is $62,567, 23% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Employers filing at this level
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Public School District | $62,309 | 25 |
| Holmes County Consolidated School District | too few | 3 |
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 | $49,500 | 14 |
| Senior · Level III | $55,187 | 44 |
| Expert · Level IV | $62,567 | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $46,277 | $49,500 | 14 |
| Senior · Level III | $52,020 | $55,187 | 44 |
| Expert · Level IV | $57,710 | $62,567 | 28 |
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.