Teacher Assistants in Mississippi
Is Mississippi a good place for you to work as a Teacher Assistant?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Teacher Assistants in Mississippi are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Teacher Assistants in Mississippi is growing faster than average.
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Teacher Assistants in Mississippi earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Teacher Assistants Work in Mississippi?
In 2018, there were 10,710 Teacher Assistants working in the state.
There were 11,320 Teacher Assistants employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 610 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 19,390 Teacher Assistants working in it, which means Mississippi has fewer Teacher Assistants than average.
Job Projections for Mississippi
Jobs for Teacher Assistants in this state are growing at a rate of 8.0% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.4%.
Mississippi Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 1,280 annual job openings, and 12,230 total jobs in 2026 for Teacher Assistants in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 147,900 annual jobs and 1,417,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Teacher Assistants Make in Mississippi?
In 2018 wages for Teacher Assistants ranged from $16,170 to $24,950 with $18,910 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Mississippi is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Mississippi Metros for Teacher Assistants
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Teacher Assistants.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 4,580 | $26,900 |
| Jackson, MS | 1,870 | $18,130 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS | 1,370 | $21,520 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 580 | $18,090 |
Top States for Teacher Assistants Employment
The table below shows the states where most Teacher Assistants work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 167,950 | $34,580 |
| New York | 123,960 | $29,090 |
| Texas | 88,700 | $22,000 |
| Illinois | 60,630 | $26,290 |
| New Jersey | 55,130 | $27,190 |
| Florida | 50,440 | $23,370 |
| Pennsylvania | 46,610 | $25,350 |
| Ohio | 40,710 | $25,950 |
| Massachusetts | 38,770 | $32,780 |
| Washington | 37,810 | $34,430 |
| Georgia | 37,150 | $19,530 |
| Michigan | 35,700 | $26,240 |
| Minnesota | 34,800 | $31,380 |
| North Carolina | 31,090 | $23,380 |
| Virginia | 31,030 | $25,650 |
| Indiana | 26,450 | $22,810 |
| Arizona | 25,540 | $23,990 |
| Wisconsin | 25,070 | $29,250 |
| Connecticut | 22,930 | $32,870 |
| Tennessee | 22,240 | $23,740 |
Below are the states where Teacher Assistants get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $39,080 |
| California | $34,580 |
| Washington | $34,430 |
| District of Columbia | $34,400 |
| Maine | $32,900 |
| Connecticut | $32,870 |
| North Dakota | $32,840 |
| Massachusetts | $32,780 |
| Oregon | $32,140 |
| Rhode Island | $31,750 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By IMCBerea College under License
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