Bakers pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for bakers is $13.91 an hour ($28,920 a year). About 1,300 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($37,160). Mississippi ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.05 | $20,910 |
| 25% of workers | $10.72 | $22,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.91 | $28,920 |
| 75% of workers | $17.04 | $35,450 |
| 90% of workers | $19.42 | $40,390 |
Bakers pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $29,810 | 350 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $29,570 | 190 |
| Hattiesburg | $27,780 | 110 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bakers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 36,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,670 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $29,560 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $26,240 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $27,390 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $28,180 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $29,700 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $54,850 |
| Food Batchmakers | $36,530 |
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