How much does a cook make in Mississippi?
$28,180a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Mississippi. That is $13.55 an hour or $2,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.55
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,200Median: $28,180Highest 10%: $35,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,200 | $9.23 | |
| 25th | $22,290 | $10.72 | |
| Median | $28,180 | $13.55 | |
| 75th | $30,560 | $14.69 | |
| 90th | $35,250 | $16.95 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $29,880 |
| Gulfport, MS | $28,520 |
| Jackson, MS | $28,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 37. Tennessee | $30,210 |
| 38. South Carolina | $29,640 |
| 39. Ohio | $29,290 |
| 40. Mississippi | $28,180 |
| 41. Wisconsin | $28,130 |
| 42. West Virginia | $27,440 |
| 43. Kansas | $27,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $13.55 ($28,180 a year).
Do cooks make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $28,180 against $35,880 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for cook pay?
Mississippi ranks 40 of 49 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays cooks the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $29,880 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.