How much does a food service manager make in Mississippi?
$59,540a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in Mississippi. That is $28.63 an hour or $4,962 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.63
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,400Median: $59,540Highest 10%: $89,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $47,110 | $22.65 | |
| Median | $59,540 | $28.63 | |
| 75th | $71,650 | $34.45 | |
| 90th | $89,700 | $43.13 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $64,510 |
| Gulfport, MS | $61,890 |
| Jackson, MS | $60,710 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $56,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food service managers.
| 46. Texas | $60,770 |
| 47. South Dakota | $60,640 |
| 48. Nebraska | $60,450 |
| 49. Mississippi | $59,540 |
| 50. Arkansas | $55,120 |
| 51. West Virginia | $54,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $28.63 ($59,540 a year).
Do food service managers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $59,540 against $69,390 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for food service manager pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays food service managers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $64,510 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.