Baristas Salary in Mississippi
Baristas in Mississippi earn a median of $22,610 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $22,610
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,220
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,530; the top 10% earn over $29,090. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$29,700 median in Mississippi
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$23,180 median in Mississippi
- Cooks, Fast Food$22,670 median in Mississippi
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,610 median in Mississippi
- Waiters and Waitresses$21,370 median in Mississippi
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27,250 median in Mississippi
Baristas pay in Mississippi
How much do baristas make in Mississippi?
The median is $22,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,530 and the top 10% earn over $29,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−28% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.