The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Hattiesburg, MS is $24,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $26,780.
Pay spans roughly $19,920 at the 10th percentile to $36,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $11.82 per hour. An estimated 370 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Hattiesburg, MS.
| Median (annual) | $24,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $26,780 |
| Median (hourly) | $11.82 |
| 10th percentile | $19,920 |
| 90th percentile | $36,950 |
| Employment | 370 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.