Guide
Mississippi retail wage guide
What retail and grocery roles pay in Mississippi, next to the national figures, with the state minimum wage.
Minimum wage
$7.25
$7.25No state minimum wage law: the federal $7.25 applies
State rate in effect in 2026. Local rates can be higher.
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Median hourly pay in Mississippi
| Role | Mississippi | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CashiersSOC 41-2011 | $12.69 | $15.81 | -20% |
| Retail sales associatesSOC 41-2031 | $13.77 | $17.03 | -19% |
| Stockers and order fillersSOC 53-7065 | $16.47 | $17.95 | -8% |
| Retail supervisors and shift leadsSOC 41-1011 | $22.00 | $23.33 | -6% |
| Janitors and cleanersSOC 37-2011 | $13.64 | $17.71 | -23% |
| Baggers, packers and packagersSOC 53-7064 | $15.98 | $17.44 | -8% |