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Fast Food Cooks in Mississippi earned a median of $22,670 a year ($10.90 an hour) in May 2025, 27% below the national median of $30,890; 11,170 were employed there, ranking #51 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $22,670 | $30,890 |
| Mean annual wage | $23,560 | $32,390 |
| Median hourly wage | $10.90 | $14.85 |
| 10th percentile | $18,540 | $22,580 |
| 25th percentile | $21,350 | $27,260 |
| 75th percentile | $26,750 | $37,260 |
| 90th percentile | $28,790 | $42,910 |
| Employment | 11,170 | 641,070 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 9.605 | — |
| Location quotient | 2.33 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.