The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Jackson, MS is $26,000 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $28,110.
Pay spans roughly $19,020 at the 10th percentile to $37,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.50 per hour. An estimated 1,240 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Jackson, MS.
| Median (annual) | $26,000 |
| Mean (annual) | $28,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.50 |
| 10th percentile | $19,020 |
| 90th percentile | $37,180 |
| Employment | 1,240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.