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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Mississippi

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondaries in Mississippi make a median of $52,320 a year, or about $null an hour. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Mississippi. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$52K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$25K
Entry level (10th %)
$76K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $52K get you in Mississippi?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,468/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,077/mo
Rent as % of take-home31.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$58,853/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,391/mo

About foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondaries

U.S. employed: 160
Category: Education

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Mississippi

Bar chart showing Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $25,270, 25th percentile $31,390, median $52,320, 75th percentile $65,900, 90th percentile $76,340. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$25K25th$31KMedian$52K75th$66K90th$76K
Bar chart showing Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $25,270, 25th percentile $31,390, median $52,320, 75th percentile $65,900, 90th percentile $76,340. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondaries make in Mississippi?

The median is $52,320 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,270, and experienced foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondaries can clear $76,340. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $52K enough to live in Mississippi?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,468/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 31.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary salary go in Mississippi?

Mississippi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $58,853 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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