Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $13.10 an hour ($27,250 a year). About 1,860 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Mississippi ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.59 | $19,940 |
| 25% of workers | $10.97 | $22,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.10 | $27,250 |
| 75% of workers | $14.36 | $29,860 |
| 90% of workers | $16.48 | $34,270 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $28,940 | 240 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $28,750 | 260 |
| Hattiesburg | $25,970 | 70 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,610 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,370 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $29,560 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $26,240 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $27,390 |
| Dishwashers | $26,300 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,990 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,180 |
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