Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Waiters and Waitresses in Mississippi earn a median salary of $18,814 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -44.3% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 14,450 waiters and waitresses are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $17,630 to $20,880 depending on location.
$18,814
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$20,880
Highest paying metro
$17,630
Lowest paying metro
14,450
Employed in Mississippi
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $20,880 | $17,100 | $30,310 | 3,020 |
| Gulfport, MS | $20,540 | $17,040 | $30,270 | 4,130 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $18,480 | $16,100 | $27,190 | 1,010 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $18,210 | $16,120 | $29,510 | 890 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $18,100 | $16,360 | $27,690 | 920 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $17,860 | $16,610 | $28,930 | 3,010 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $17,630 | $16,450 | $24,960 | 1,470 |