Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,940 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.91
10th percentile $20,770
90th percentile $36,030
Employed locally 1,800
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,770
    25th
    $23,660
    50th (median)
    $28,940
    75th
    $31,020
    90th
    $36,030

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,240
    Waiters and Waitresses$17,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,320
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,140
    Food Preparation Workers$22,990
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$25,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Upper East Mississippi is $13.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.67 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Upper East Mississippi is 21.4% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $20,770 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,660.