Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $28,400 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.66
10th percentile $20,080
90th percentile $37,630
Employed locally 810
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,080
    25th
    $23,910
    50th (median)
    $28,400
    75th
    $33,250
    90th
    $37,630

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 46% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $35,400
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $30,330
    Jackson, MS $26,000
    Hattiesburg, MS $24,590

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$20,540
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,430
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,440
    Cooks, Fast Food$23,200
    Food Preparation Workers$23,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Gulfport, MS is $13.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.03 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Gulfport, MS is 22.1% below the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $20,080 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,910.