How much does a waiter and waitress make in Mississippi?
$21,370a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Mississippi. That is $10.27 an hour or $1,781 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.27
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,330Median: $21,370Highest 10%: $39,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,330 | $7.37 | |
| 25th | $16,210 | $7.79 | |
| Median | $21,370 | $10.27 | |
| 75th | $29,300 | $14.09 | |
| 90th | $39,420 | $18.95 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $24,550 |
| Gulfport, MS | $22,600 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $21,830 |
| Jackson, MS | $21,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 43. Wyoming | $23,920 |
| 44. Montana | $23,370 |
| 45. Texas | $23,240 |
| 46. Mississippi | $21,370 |
| 47. Iowa | $21,000 |
| 48. Georgia | $18,700 |
| 49. South Carolina | $18,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $10.27 ($21,370 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $21,370 against $35,230 nationally, 39% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Mississippi ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $24,550 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.