How much does a food processing worker make in Mississippi?
$38,150a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Mississippi. That is $18.34 an hour or $3,179 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.34
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,970Median: $38,150Highest 10%: $42,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,970 | $14.89 | |
| 25th | $33,470 | $16.09 | |
| Median | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| 75th | $42,560 | $20.46 | |
| 90th | $42,790 | $20.57 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, MS | $41,870 |
| Memphis, TN | $38,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 27. Maine | $38,270 |
| 28. California | $38,230 |
| 29. Oregon | $38,170 |
| 30. Mississippi | $38,150 |
| 31. Arkansas | $37,840 |
| 32. Georgia | $37,810 |
| 33. Virginia | $37,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $18.34 ($38,150 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $38,150 against $39,680 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for food processing worker pay?
Mississippi ranks 30 of 46 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays food processing workers the most?
Jackson, MS, with a median of $41,870 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.