Food Preparation Workers Salary in Mississippi

Median Salary

$26,240

per year

Hourly Rate

$12.61

per hour

Employment

7,870

in Mississippi

vs. National Avg

-25.7%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Mississippi pays 25.7% LESS for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$30,943

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.8

15% below national avg

Rent/Income

41%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

10th

$18,790

25th

$21,430

Median

$26,240

75th

$30,100

90th

$36,100

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