The annual salary statistics of kindergarten teachers, except special education in Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi is shown in Table 1. The wage data of kindergarten teachers, except special education in Gulfport-Biloxi is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,850 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,760 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $49,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $49,940 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $60,050 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for kindergarten teachers, except special education in Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $60,050. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $49,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $38,850.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of kindergarten teachers, except special education from 2012 to 2022.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,130 | 0.98% | 0.12% |
| 2021 | $48,650 | 0.60% | - |
| 2020 | $48,360 | 2.32% | - |
| 2019 | $47,240 | 3.13% | - |
| 2018 | $45,760 | 1.97% | - |
| 2017 | $44,860 | 1.54% | - |
| 2016 | $44,170 | 2.15% | - |
| 2015 | $43,220 | -7.06% | - |
| 2014 | $46,270 | 3.11% | - |
| 2013 | $44,830 | -9.46% | - |
| 2012 | $49,070 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $49,130, Gulfport-Biloxi is the highest paying city for kindergarten teachers, except special education in state of Mississippi, followed by Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area (median annual salary $46,060). In comparison, the median annual salary of kindergarten teachers, except special education in Gulfport-Biloxi is 6.2 percent (6.2%) higher than that in Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi | |
| Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | |
| Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | |
| Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | |
| Jackson | |
| Hattiesburg | |
| Pascagoula | |
| Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area |