SOC 25-1194 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary — West Delta Mississippi
West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
In West Delta Mississippi, MS the median wage is $52,720.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In West Delta Mississippi, MS the median wage is $52,720. That is 17.4% lower than the national median of $63,820. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $40,380 and $61,220. The lowest tenth earn under $28,970, while the highest tenth earn more than $110,860.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.73 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Hattiesburg leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,820. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 97th of 303 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,970 | −54.6% |
| 25th | $40,380 | −36.7% |
| Median (50th) | $52,720 | −17.4% |
| 75th | $61,220 | −4.1% |
| 90th | $110,860 | +73.7% |
| Mean | $59,640 | −6.5% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hattiesburg | $61,820 | — | |
| 2 | Gulfport | $57,460 | 120 | |
| 3 | Jackson | $49,760 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Delta Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $52,720 goes as far as $60,598 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,598US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,720 a year, 17.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,970 to $110,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hattiesburg, at $61,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in West Delta Mississippi, MS?
The median annual wage is $52,720, or $25.34 per hour, 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 $63,820, so pay in West Delta Mississippi, MS is 17.4% 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 West Delta Mississippi, MS earns more than $110,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,970 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 Hattiesburg, at $61,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in West Delta 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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