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Cooks, Fast Food average salary by city in Mississippi
- Gulfport$24,440
- Hattiesburg$23,720
- Jackson$22,840
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $24,440 | $23,410 | $21,910 | $21,491 | 90 |
| Hattiesburg | $23,720 | $23,470 | $21,240 | $20,927 | 88 |
| Jackson | $22,840 | $22,310 | $20,580 | $20,237 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 35-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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