SOC 35-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — Lower West Mississippi
Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Lower West Mississippi, MS is $35,420 a year, trailing the national median of $44,080 by 19.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Lower West Mississippi, MS is $35,420 a year, trailing the national median of $44,080 by 19.6%. Half of workers earn between $27,910 and $44,460. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $24,300 and the ninetieth at $53,760.
The area has 660 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 8.2 of every thousand jobs. Gulfport leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,760. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 207th of 280 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,300 | −44.9% |
| 25th | $27,910 | −36.7% |
| Median (50th) | $35,420 | −19.6% |
| 75th | $44,460 | +0.9% |
| 90th | $53,760 | +22.0% |
| Mean | $37,500 | −14.9% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gulfport | $38,760 | 1,790 | |
| 2 | Jackson | $37,720 | 2,200 | |
| 3 | Hattiesburg | $34,750 | 680 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lower West Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $35,420 goes as far as $40,713 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,713US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,420 a year, 19.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,300 to $53,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 660 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gulfport, at $38,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Lower West Mississippi, MS?
The median annual wage is $35,420, or $17.03 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,080, so pay in Lower West Mississippi, MS is 19.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lower West Mississippi, MS earns more than $53,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,300 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Gulfport, at $38,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 660 jobs in this occupation in Lower West Mississippi, MS. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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