How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Mississippi?
$22,610a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in Mississippi. That is $10.87 an hour or $1,884 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.87
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,530Median: $22,610Highest 10%: $29,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,530 | $8.91 | |
| 25th | $21,340 | $10.26 | |
| Median | $22,610 | $10.87 | |
| 75th | $26,680 | $12.83 | |
| 90th | $29,090 | $13.99 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $27,490 |
| Gulfport, MS | $22,820 |
| Jackson, MS | $22,630 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $22,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fast food and counter workers.
| 48. Alabama | $23,700 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $23,430 |
| 50. Louisiana | $22,800 |
| 51. Mississippi | $22,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $10.87 ($22,610 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $22,610 against $31,200 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
Mississippi ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays fast food and counter workers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $27,490 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.