Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Mississippi
Waiters and Waitresses in Mississippi earn a median of $21,370 a year, −39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $21,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −39% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,190
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $15,330; the top 10% earn over $39,420. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$21,990 median in Mississippi
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$21,570 median in Mississippi
- Bartenders$28,320 median in Mississippi
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,610 median in Mississippi
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27,250 median in Mississippi
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$23,180 median in Mississippi
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Mississippi
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Mississippi?
The median is $21,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $15,330 and the top 10% earn over $39,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−39% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.