How much does a cook make in Mississippi?
$27,390a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Mississippi. That is $13.17 an hour or $2,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.17
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,760Median: $27,390Highest 10%: $36,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,760 | $9.98 | |
| 25th | $23,100 | $11.11 | |
| Median | $27,390 | $13.17 | |
| 75th | $29,740 | $14.30 | |
| 90th | $36,620 | $17.61 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $33,170 |
| Gulfport, MS | $29,080 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $27,600 |
| Jackson, MS | $26,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 46. Arkansas | $30,240 |
| 47. West Virginia | $29,740 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $29,270 |
| 49. Mississippi | $27,390 |
| 50. Alabama | $27,120 |
| 51. Louisiana | $25,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $13.17 ($27,390 a year).
Do cooks make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $27,390 against $37,450 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for cook pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays cooks the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $33,170 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.