SOC 35-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — Upper East Mississippi
Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
In Upper East Mississippi, MS the median wage is $34,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Upper East Mississippi, MS the median wage is $34,940. That is 20.7% lower than the national median of $44,080. Pay ranges from under $24,540 at the tenth percentile to more than $55,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,600 to $44,460.
The area has 2,190 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.30 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Gulfport records the highest median at $38,760. Of the 440 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 363rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,540 | −44.3% |
| 25th | $28,600 | −35.1% |
| Median (50th) | $34,940 | −20.7% |
| 75th | $44,460 | +0.9% |
| 90th | $55,310 | +25.5% |
| Mean | $37,190 | −15.6% |
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 Upper East Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $34,940 goes as far as $40,161 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,161US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,940 a year, 20.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,540 to $55,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,190 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 Upper East Mississippi, MS?
The median annual wage is $34,940, or $16.80 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 Upper East Mississippi, MS is 20.7% 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 Upper East Mississippi, MS earns more than $55,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,540 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 2,190 jobs in this occupation in Upper East 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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