How much does a food preparation worker make in Jackson?
$27,200a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $13.08 an hour or $2,267 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.08
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 356 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,720Median: $27,200Highest 10%: $37,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,720 | $9.00 | |
| 25th | $21,040 | $10.12 | |
| Median | $27,200 | $13.08 | |
| 75th | $33,540 | $16.13 | |
| 90th | $37,240 | $17.90 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Hattiesburg, MS | $28,270 |
| Memphis, TN | $27,290 |
| Gulfport, MS | $24,370 |
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 |
| Cook | $28,450 |
| Cook | $26,980 |
| Dishwasher | $26,150 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $24,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $13.08 ($27,200 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $27,200 against $35,320 nationally, 23% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $26,240, so Jackson pays 4% more.
Where does Jackson rank for food preparation worker pay?
356 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,240 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.