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Cooks, Restaurant average salary by city in Mississippi
- Gulfport$31,040
- Hattiesburg$29,340
- Jackson$29,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $31,040 | $30,590 | $28,060 | $26,611 | 90 |
| Hattiesburg | $29,340 | $29,360 | $26,640 | $25,313 | 88 |
| Jackson | $29,000 | $29,260 | $24,470 | $25,054 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Cooks, Restaurant salary in other states
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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 35-2014.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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