Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Mississippi

Median Salary

$27,390

per year

Hourly Rate

$13.17

per hour

Employment

6,420

in Mississippi

vs. National Avg

-26.9%

National: $37,450

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,450, Mississippi pays 26.9% LESS for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions.

Purchasing Power

$32,300

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.8

15% below national avg

Rent/Income

39%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

10th

$20,760

25th

$23,100

Median

$27,390

75th

$29,740

90th

$36,620

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).