SOC 25-1071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary — Jackson
Jackson, MS
In Jackson, MS the median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $175,090 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Jackson, MS the median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $175,090 a year. That is 63.2% more than the national median of $107,310. Pay ranges from under $55,320 at the tenth percentile to more than $315,480 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $84,170 to $315,480.
Employment stands at 1,330, or 4.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 453 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 5th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,320 | −48.4% |
| 25th | $84,170 | −21.6% |
| Median (50th) | $175,090 | +63.2% |
| 75th | $315,480 | +194.0% |
| 90th | $315,480 | +194.0% |
| Mean | $189,450 | +76.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $175,090 goes as far as $201,253 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 87.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$175,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$201,253US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $175,090 a year, 63.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,320 to $315,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,330 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Jackson, MS?
The median annual wage is $175,090, 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 $107,310, so pay in Jackson, MS is 63.2% higher. 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 Jackson, MS earns more than $315,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,320 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,330 jobs in this occupation in Jackson, 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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