Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Mississippi

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Mississippi earn a median salary of $25,140 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -31% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 5,870 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $23,400 to $28,400 depending on location.

$25,140 Avg median salary in Mississippi
$28,400 Highest paying metro
$23,400 Lowest paying metro
5,870 Employed in Mississippi

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      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Mississippi

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Gulfport, MS $28,400 $23,910 $33,250 810
      Jackson, MS $26,000 $22,140 $29,820 1,240
      Upper East Mississippi $25,070 $21,720 $28,870 1,240
      Lower West Mississippi $25,060 $21,620 $28,810 570
      Hattiesburg, MS $24,590 $21,130 $30,620 370
      Lower East Mississippi $23,460 $20,100 $28,670 980
      West Delta Mississippi $23,400 $21,300 $27,460 660

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