For 16 Mississippi 4-year Colleges, the average faculty salary is $65,974 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $82,661 at Mississippi 4-year Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $67,881 at Mississippi 4-year Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $61,853 at Mississippi 4-year Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $50,115 at Mississippi 4-year Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $54,138 at Mississippi 4-year Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $63,723 at Mississippi 4-year Colleges.
Mississippi 4-year Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Mississippi 4-year Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State, MS | $65,133 | $86,003 | $74,627 | $60,607 | $49,620 | - | - |
| Belhaven UniversityJackson, MS | $50,790 | $58,179 | $50,210 | $48,385 | $32,185 | - | - |
| Blue Mountain Christian UniversityBlue Mountain, MS | $57,665 | $66,758 | $52,944 | $57,327 | $57,180 | - | $67,500 |
| Delta State UniversityCleveland, MS | $67,531 | $78,568 | $68,517 | $64,554 | $60,318 | - | - |
| Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS | $72,102 | $91,165 | $74,751 | $66,759 | $53,285 | $51,444 | $56,783 |
| Millsaps CollegeJackson, MS | $74,305 | $86,013 | $73,489 | $71,896 | $56,489 | $71,523 | $44,333 |
| University of MississippiUniversity, MS | $92,104 | $126,162 | $97,206 | $88,641 | $57,537 | $55,655 | - |
| Mississippi University for WomenColumbus, MS | $61,415 | $72,821 | $59,767 | $54,793 | $56,347 | - | - |
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena, MS | $60,756 | $74,040 | $61,493 | $59,806 | $50,270 | - | - |
| Mississippi CollegeClinton, MS | $72,623 | $86,893 | $74,735 | $62,707 | $55,680 | - | $75,000 |
| Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS | $90,000 | $125,605 | $92,896 | $84,763 | $55,270 | $31,645 | - |
| Rust CollegeHolly Springs, MS | $45,852 | - | $51,974 | $44,725 | $42,207 | - | - |
| University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS | $77,827 | $99,284 | $80,614 | $71,397 | $59,108 | $60,421 | - |
| Tougaloo CollegeTougaloo, MS | $36,378 | $42,652 | $39,317 | $35,958 | $29,307 | - | - |
| Wesley Biblical SeminaryRidgeland, MS | $59,375 | $60,000 | $56,250 | $45,000 | - | - | $75,000 |
| William Carey UniversityHattiesburg, MS | $71,723 | $85,777 | $77,313 | $72,327 | $36,923 | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in Mississippi
- Strayer University-Mississippi $100,490
- University of Mississippi $92,104
- Mississippi State University $90,000
- University of Southern Mississippi $77,827
- Millsaps College $74,305
- Mississippi College $72,623
- Jackson State University $72,102
- William Carey University $71,723
- Delta State University $67,531
- Alcorn State University $65,133