How much does a host and hostess make in Mississippi?
$21,990a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in Mississippi. That is $10.57 an hour or $1,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.57
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,240Median: $21,990Highest 10%: $28,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,240 | $8.29 | |
| 25th | $20,490 | $9.85 | |
| Median | $21,990 | $10.57 | |
| 75th | $26,840 | $12.90 | |
| 90th | $28,890 | $13.89 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $27,610 |
| Gulfport, MS | $25,060 |
| Jackson, MS | $21,990 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $21,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for host and hostesss.
| 48. West Virginia | $24,420 |
| 49. Wyoming | $22,660 |
| 50. Louisiana | $22,060 |
| 51. Mississippi | $21,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $10.57 ($21,990 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $21,990 against $31,200 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for host and hostess pay?
Mississippi ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays host and hostesss the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $27,610 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.