Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Mississippi

$11,677 $37,895
10th pct Median: $22,032 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$11,677
25th Percentile$15,863
50th (Median)$22,032
75th Percentile$30,404
90th (Top Earners)$37,895
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Mississippi median salary of $22,032 for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop has the purchasing power of approximately $25,920 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Mississippi's lower cost of living (COL index: 85) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make in Mississippi?
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Mississippi earn a median annual salary of $22,032 per year ($10.59/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $27,200.
Is Mississippi a good state for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop?
Mississippi pays slightly below the national average for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop. Cost of living in Mississippi is lower average (COL index: 85).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Mississippi?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 85 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $22,032 salary in Mississippi has the purchasing power of approximately $25,920 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Mississippi increase real purchasing power.
How does Mississippi compare to neighboring states for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Mississippi

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $269,082
2 Radiologists $251,035
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $248,038
4 Neurologists $239,436
5 Surgeons, All Other $238,561
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $220,223
7 Psychiatrists $202,336
8 Physicians, Pathologists $197,575
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Mississippi

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the food service sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: No formal credential

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