DOL Median (Mississippi)
$46,033
vs National
-6.7%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,341
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,033
-6.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,358
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Mississippi earns $46,033 in nominal terms, which is 6.7% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,341 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Mississippi
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BEAU RIVAGE RESORTS INC. | $55,000 | 1 |
| D' Casa mexican grill | $37,066 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chefs and Head Cooks
New York City, NY · $110,000Rockville, MA · $95,000LITTLE NECK, NE · $86,258Palm Beach, FL · $84,867Belmont, MA · $81,661Top-Paying Roles in Mississippi
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Mississippi?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Mississippi is $46,033 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Mississippi earns 6.7% less than the national median of $49,358, or $53,341 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.