How much does a food server make in Mississippi?
$27,250a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Mississippi. That is $13.10 an hour or $2,271 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.10
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,940Median: $27,250Highest 10%: $34,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,940 | $9.59 | |
| 25th | $22,820 | $10.97 | |
| Median | $27,250 | $13.10 | |
| 75th | $29,860 | $14.36 | |
| 90th | $34,270 | $16.48 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $31,080 |
| Jackson, MS | $28,940 |
| Gulfport, MS | $28,750 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $25,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 47. Alabama | $29,000 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $28,490 |
| 49. Arkansas | $27,600 |
| 50. Mississippi | $27,250 |
| 51. Louisiana | $27,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $13.10 ($27,250 a year).
Do food servers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $27,250 against $35,360 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for food server pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays food servers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $31,080 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.