How much does a hotel make in Mississippi?
$27,300a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in Mississippi. That is $13.13 an hour or $2,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.13
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,050Median: $27,300Highest 10%: $32,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,050 | $9.16 | |
| 25th | $22,900 | $11.01 | |
| Median | $27,300 | $13.13 | |
| 75th | $28,650 | $13.77 | |
| 90th | $32,030 | $15.40 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $30,270 |
| Gulfport, MS | $27,730 |
| Jackson, MS | $27,670 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $25,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 47. Alabama | $28,050 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $27,630 |
| 49. Louisiana | $27,420 |
| 50. Mississippi | $27,300 |
| 51. West Virginia | $26,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $13.13 ($27,300 a year).
Do hotels make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $27,300 against $35,070 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for hotel pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays hotels the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $30,270 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.