Food Servers Salary in Mississippi
Food Servers in Mississippi earn a median of $27,250 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $27,250
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,860
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $19,940; the top 10% earn over $34,270. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,610 median in Mississippi
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27,390 median in Mississippi
- Waiters and Waitresses$21,370 median in Mississippi
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$23,180 median in Mississippi
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$25,360 median in Mississippi
- Cooks, Fast Food$22,670 median in Mississippi
Food Servers pay in Mississippi
How much do food servers make in Mississippi?
The median is $27,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $19,940 and the top 10% earn over $34,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−23% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.