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Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual Salary $20,340 -40% below national average (national: $33,760)
$24,490Mean Annual
$10Median Hourly
16,160Employed in State

Mississippi ranks 47th of 51 states and D.C. for waiters and waitresses pay, trailing top-paying Vermont ($60,910) by $40,570 — a 199% gap.

The 10th-to-90th percentile range runs from $15,930 to $37,740 — a $21,810 spread, 50% tighter than the national $44,010 range.

Salary Range: 10th to 90th Percentile

$20,340
$15,930
10th pct.
$37,740
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$15,930$7.66
25th percentile$16,800$8.08
50th percentile (median)$20,340$9.78
75th percentile$29,220$14.05
90th percentile (top earners)$37,740$18.15
Mean (average)$24,490$11.78

How Mississippi Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Mississippi
Mississippi (current) $20,340 n/a
Vermont $60,910 +199%
Hawaii $48,570 +139%
Washington $47,490 +133%
New York $46,460 +128%
District of Columbia $45,770 +125%
Maine $44,550 +119%
Rhode Island $42,600 +109%
New Hampshire $39,270 +93%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in Mississippi?

The mean waiters and waitresses salary in Mississippi is $24,490 per year. The median (middle) salary is $20,340 per year.

What is the starting salary for a Waiters and Waitresses in Mississippi?

Entry-level waiters and waitressess (10th percentile) in Mississippi typically earn around $15,930 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $16,800 per year.

What is the highest Waiters and Waitresses salary in Mississippi?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Mississippi make approximately $37,740 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $29,220 per year.

How does the Mississippi Waiters and Waitresses salary compare to the national average?

The median waiters and waitresses salary in Mississippi is $20,340, which is -40% below national average of $33,760.

Figures use the most current federal occupational wage survey. All wages are estimates; actual pay varies by experience, education, and employer. About the data.