How much does a cook make in Mississippi?
$22,670a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Mississippi. That is $10.90 an hour or $1,889 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.90
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,540Median: $22,670Highest 10%: $28,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,540 | $8.91 | |
| 25th | $21,350 | $10.26 | |
| Median | $22,670 | $10.90 | |
| 75th | $26,750 | $12.86 | |
| 90th | $28,790 | $13.84 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $27,230 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $23,470 |
| Gulfport, MS | $23,410 |
| Jackson, MS | $22,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 48. Louisiana | $24,960 |
| 49. Kentucky | $23,500 |
| 50. West Virginia | $23,120 |
| 51. Mississippi | $22,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $10.90 ($22,670 a year).
Do cooks make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $22,670 against $30,890 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for cook pay?
Mississippi ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays cooks the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $27,230 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.