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Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in Mississippi
This category covers food preparation and serving workers not classified elsewhere, including roles like food runners, kitchen assistants, and specialized food service positions. These workers operate in restaurants, catering facilities, institutional kitchens, and other food service establishments where they support food preparation, plating, and service operations. In Mississippi the median pay is $30,600 a year, 15% below the national median of $35,840.
$30,600median pay in Mississippi, per year
$25,010–$35,290middle half earn
810employed in Mississippi
$35,840U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against food preparation and serving related workers, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against food preparation and serving related workers, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Who is hiring in Mississippi
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Mississippi or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
OHwhere most openings are
What it takes
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other.
Licenses and training in Mississippi
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other pay in other states
Nebraska · $46,170Hawaii · $43,540Oregon · $39,080Illinois · $38,880District of Columbia · $38,580New Hampshire · $38,210Indiana · $38,160Arizona · $37,600Maryland · $37,500Utah · $37,180
Related occupations
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against food preparation and serving related workers, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against food preparation and serving related workers, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 35-9099.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Mississippi, annual.