Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Chefs and Head Cooks in Mississippi earn a median salary of $40,517 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -33.6% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 760 chefs and head cooks are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $30,480 to $50,060 depending on location.
$40,517
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$50,060
Highest paying metro
$30,480
Lowest paying metro
760
Employed in Mississippi
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Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | $50,060 | $35,730 | $62,170 | 260 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $47,920 | $30,480 | $62,480 | — |
| Upper East Mississippi | $43,720 | $29,830 | $63,220 | 170 |
| Jackson, MS | $39,930 | $34,890 | $80,500 | 160 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $36,380 | $28,830 | $62,990 | 40 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $35,130 | $30,480 | $53,910 | 60 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $30,480 | $29,120 | $55,990 | 70 |