How much does a food server make in Jackson?
$28,940a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $13.91 an hour or $2,412 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.91
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 297 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,950Median: $28,940Highest 10%: $35,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,950 | $9.59 | |
| 25th | $23,750 | $11.42 | |
| Median | $28,940 | $13.91 | |
| 75th | $30,460 | $14.64 | |
| 90th | $35,830 | $17.23 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Memphis, TN | $31,080 |
| Gulfport, MS | $28,750 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $25,970 |
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 |
| Cook | $28,450 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $27,200 |
| Cook | $26,980 |
| Dishwasher | $26,150 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $24,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $13.91 ($28,940 a year).
Do food servers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $28,940 against $35,360 nationally, 18% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $27,250, so Jackson pays 6% more.
Where does Jackson rank for food server pay?
297 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,830 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.