How much does a cook make in Jackson?
$28,450a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $13.68 an hour or $2,371 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.68
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 178 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,090Median: $28,450Highest 10%: $33,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,090 | $10.62 | |
| 25th | $22,880 | $11.00 | |
| Median | $28,450 | $13.68 | |
| 75th | $30,810 | $14.81 | |
| 90th | $33,970 | $16.33 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Memphis, TN | $29,880 |
| Gulfport, MS | $28,520 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,720 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $30,570 |
| Cook | $29,260 |
| Bartender | $29,230 |
| Food Server | $28,940 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $27,200 |
| Cook | $26,980 |
| Dishwasher | $26,150 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $24,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $13.68 ($28,450 a year).
Do cooks make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $28,450 against $35,880 nationally, 21% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $28,180, so Jackson pays 1% more.
Where does Jackson rank for cook pay?
178 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $33,970 or more.
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.