Head Start Teacher Salary in Jackson, Mississippi

Head Start Teacher Salary in Jackson, MS

How much does a Head Start Teacher make in Jackson, MS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Start Teacher in Jackson, MS is $47,080. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,114 to $55,164, with most professionals earning between $35,683 and $62,524.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$35,683	Jackson,MS	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$41,114	Jackson,MS	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$47,080	Jackson,MS	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$55,164	Jackson,MS	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Head Start Teacher Salary	$62,524	Jackson,MS	April 01, 2025

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Provides a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that models best practice for early childhood development, recognizes the importance of positive teacher-child interactions, and uses positive interventions and support.

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Reviews and plans classroom experiences and routines with teacher assistant.

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About Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the eastern border of the city. A small portion of the city containing Tougaloo College lies in Madison County, bounded on the west by Interstate 220 and on the east by U.S. Route 51 and Interstate 55. An unconnected section of the city surrounds Jackson–Evers International Airport in Rankin County. In the 2010 census, only 622 of the city's residents lived in Madison County, and only 1 lived within the city limits in Rankin County. The city is bordered t...

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About Jackson, Mississippi Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the easte....More

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