SOC 25-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — West Delta Mississippi
West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in West Delta Mississippi, MS is $21,930 per year, substantially below the national median of $41,670 — a gap of 47.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in West Delta Mississippi, MS is $21,930 per year, substantially below the national median of $41,670 — a gap of 47.4%. Pay ranges from under $15,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $34,570 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $18,430 to $27,370.
Employment stands at 110, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Jackson leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $29,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 296th of 303 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,420 | −63.0% |
| 25th | $18,430 | −55.8% |
| Median (50th) | $21,930 | −47.4% |
| 75th | $27,370 | −34.3% |
| 90th | $34,570 | −17.0% |
| Mean | $26,610 | −36.1% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $29,470 | 450 | |
| 2 | Gulfport | $22,950 | 110 | |
| 3 | Hattiesburg | $21,730 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Delta Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $21,930 goes as far as $25,207 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 39.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$21,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$25,207US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $21,930 a year, 47.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $15,420 to $34,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $29,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in West Delta Mississippi, MS?
The median annual wage is $21,930, or $10.54 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 $41,670, so pay in West Delta Mississippi, MS is 47.4% 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 $34,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $15,420 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 $29,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 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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