The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Hattiesburg, MS is $36,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,870.
Pay spans roughly $25,900 at the 10th percentile to $79,630 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.49 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as chefs and head cooks in Hattiesburg, MS.
| Median (annual) | $36,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,870 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.49 |
| 10th percentile | $25,900 |
| 90th percentile | $79,630 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.