HPSD -- Hattiesburg Public School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Hattiesburg Public School District has an estimated 4,000 students and 300 educators. The Hattiesburg Public School District teacher and administration salary figures presented in the following tables are taken from several government agencies as noted below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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HPSD Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Hattiesburg area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $25,230 | $18,120-$37,070 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $44,940 | $37,750 - $58,010 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $43,800 | $37,280 - $57,630 |
| Middle School Teacher | $46,980 | $38,180 - $57,350 |
| High School Teacher | $48,260 | $38,270 - $60,000 |
| PE Teacher | $59,600 | $19,800 - $106,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hattiesburg, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists average salary and ranges for special education teachers who work for HPSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $43,780 | $37,640 - $56,230 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hattiesburg, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Hattiesburg area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $36,970 | $22,850-$54,890 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $78,590 | $61,280 - $98,940 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,080 | $31,510 - $64,660 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hattiesburg, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Hattiesburg Public School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,837 | $11,635 |
| Administrators | $12,123 | $11,158 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Hattiesburg Public School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Hattiesburg Public School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Hattiesburg Public School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 344 | 333 | 316 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | 20 | 19 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 126 | 124 | 118 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 139 | 130 | 126 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 49 | 49 | 45 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 7 | 12 | 13 |
| Teaching Assistants | 95 | 90 | 78 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Hattiesburg Public School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 262 | 262 | 265 |
| District Administrators | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| District Support Staff | 36 | 32 | 33 |
| School Administrators | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 22 | 23 | 21 |
| Student Support Staff | 45 | 39 | 38 |
| Other Support Staff | 144 | 133 | 137 |
| Librarians | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Guidance Counselors | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Hattiesburg Public School District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Hattiesburg Public School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Forrest County School District (6 Schools)
- Petal School District (5 Schools)
- Lamar County School District (16 Schools)
- Perry County School District (6 Schools)
- Richton School District (2 Schools)
Hattiesburg Public School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Center Hattiesburg High School 301 Hutchinson Ave Hattiesburg MS 39401 (601) 544-0811 |
9-12 | 80 | 1,165 |
| Burney Elementary School 901 Ida Ave Hattiesburg MS 39401 (601) 582-5291 |
PK-6 | 25 | 407 |
| Grace Christian Elementary School 2207 West 7th St Hattiesburg MS 39401 (601) 583-0662 |
PK-6 | 29 | 517 |
| Hawkins Elementary School 526 Forrest St Hattiesburg MS 39401 (601) 583-4311 |
PK-6 | 20 | 337 |
| N R Burger Middle School 174 Wsf Tatum Dr Hattiesburg MS 39401 (601) 582-0536 |
7-8 | 55 | 630 |
| Rowan Elementary School 500 Martin Luther King Dr Hattiesburg MS 39401 (601) 583-0960 |
PK-6 | 28 | 443 |
| Thames Elementary School 2900 Jamestown Rd Hattiesburg MS 39402 (601) 582-6655 |
PK-6 | 45 | 700 |
| Woodley Elementary School 2006 O Ferrell St Hattiesburg MS 39401 (601) 583-8112 |
PK-6 | 21 | 353 |