Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $36,900 or more. The middle half of cooks, institution and cafeteria in Jackson earn between $23,380 and $29,790.
- $20K10th
- $23K25th
- $27KMedian
- $30K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $28,210 | $2,351 | $13.56 |
| Median | $26,980 | $2,248 | $12.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,380 | $1,948 | $11.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,790 | $2,482 | $14.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Cooks, institution and cafeteria in Jackson earn about the same as the Mississippi average ($27,850) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($38,810). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $37,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $28,210 | $26,980 | $19,690 | $36,900 | 1,190 |
| Mississippi | $27,850 | $27,390 | $20,760 | $36,620 | 6,420 |
| United States | $38,810 | $37,450 | $28,480 | $49,670 | 441,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $28,210, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $24,445 a year, or $2,037 a month and $940 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for cooks, institution and cafeteria? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $28,210 buys what about $31,680 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 3rd of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Gulfport pays the most ($29,850).
- Gulfport$29,850
- Hattiesburg$28,340
- Jackson$28,210
All Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries in Mississippi
Highest-paying cities for cooks, institution and cafeteria
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($57,770).
- Kahului, HI$57,770
- San Jose, CA$54,290
- Seattle, WA$53,820
- Barnstable, MA$52,850
- San Francisco, CA$52,440
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Jackson: questions
How much do cooks, institution and cafeteria make an hour in Jackson?
$13.56 an hour on average, and $12.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cooks, institution and cafeteria take-home pay in Jackson?
About $24,445 a year ($2,037 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $28,210.
Do cooks, institution and cafeteria earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% less than the U.S. average for this job ($38,810).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2012; area Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.55, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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