SOC 25-1121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary — Lower East Mississippi
Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
In Lower East Mississippi, MS the median wage is $67,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Lower East Mississippi, MS the median wage is $67,890. That is 13.6% lower than the national median of $78,620. Pay ranges from under $48,390 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,820 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,820 to $72,250.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.50 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $61,650. Of the 344 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 51st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,390 | −38.5% |
| 25th | $48,820 | −37.9% |
| Median (50th) | $67,890 | −13.6% |
| 75th | $72,250 | −8.1% |
| 90th | $79,820 | +1.5% |
| Mean | $64,680 | −17.7% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $61,650 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lower East Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $67,890 goes as far as $78,034 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$67,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,034US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,890 a year, 13.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,390 to $79,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $61,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Lower East Mississippi, MS?
The median annual wage is $67,890, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,620, so pay in Lower East Mississippi, MS is 13.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lower East Mississippi, MS earns more than $79,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,390 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jackson, at $61,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Lower East Mississippi, MS. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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