How much does a cook make in Mississippi?
$33,410a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Mississippi. That is $16.06 an hour or $2,784 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.06
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 33
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,700Median: $33,410Highest 10%: $45,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,700 | $13.32 | |
| 25th | $28,960 | $13.92 | |
| Median | $33,410 | $16.06 | |
| 75th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 90th | $45,410 | $21.83 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $38,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 24. Virginia | $35,810 |
| 25. Ohio | $35,360 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $33,760 |
| 27. Mississippi | $33,410 |
| 28. Maryland | $32,150 |
| 29. Texas | $32,150 |
| 30. North Carolina | $31,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $16.06 ($33,410 a year).
Do cooks make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $33,410 against $37,690 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for cook pay?
Mississippi ranks 27 of 33 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays cooks the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $38,950 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.