Food Preparation Workers Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Food Preparation Workers in Mississippi earn a median salary of $23,494 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -31.3% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 6,720 food preparation workers are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $20,700 to $27,100 depending on location.
$23,494
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$27,100
Highest paying metro
$20,700
Lowest paying metro
6,720
Employed in Mississippi
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MS | $27,100 | $20,840 | $35,040 | 520 |
| Jackson, MS | $26,700 | $21,890 | $32,160 | 1,250 |
| Gulfport, MS | $23,600 | $21,380 | $29,660 | 1,440 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $22,990 | $20,370 | $28,340 | 1,280 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $22,230 | $18,520 | $28,100 | 970 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $21,140 | $18,970 | $27,040 | 670 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $20,700 | $18,170 | $23,950 | 590 |