How much does a cook make in Mississippi?
$29,560a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Mississippi. That is $14.21 an hour or $2,463 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.21
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,010Median: $29,560Highest 10%: $36,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,010 | $10.58 | |
| 25th | $26,000 | $12.50 | |
| Median | $29,560 | $14.21 | |
| 75th | $33,940 | $16.32 | |
| 90th | $36,880 | $17.73 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $36,340 |
| Gulfport, MS | $30,590 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $29,360 |
| Jackson, MS | $29,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 47. Oklahoma | $31,720 |
| 48. Arkansas | $30,180 |
| 49. West Virginia | $29,590 |
| 50. Mississippi | $29,560 |
| 51. Louisiana | $29,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $14.21 ($29,560 a year).
Do cooks make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $29,560 against $37,390 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for cook pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays cooks the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $36,340 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.