Cooks (Fast Food) Salary in Mississippi
Cooks (Fast Food) in Mississippi earn a median of $22,670 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $22,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($30,890)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,170
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,540; the top 10% earn over $28,790. Nationally the range is $22,580 to $42,910.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Cooks, Restaurant$29,560 median in Mississippi
- Food Preparation Workers$26,240 median in Mississippi
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$29,700 median in Mississippi
- Cooks, Short Order$28,180 median in Mississippi
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27,390 median in Mississippi
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,610 median in Mississippi
Cooks (Fast Food) pay in Mississippi
How much do cooks (fast food) make in Mississippi?
The median is $22,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,540 and the top 10% earn over $28,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for cooks (fast food)?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−27% vs. the national median of $30,890). Living costs are not included.