How much does a captain make in Gulfport?
$81,290a year
Median yearly pay for captains in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. That is $39.08 an hour or $6,774 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.08
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,260Median: $81,290Highest 10%: $137,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,260 | $15.03 | |
| 25th | $58,000 | $27.88 | |
| Median | $81,290 | $39.08 | |
| 75th | $114,700 | $55.16 | |
| 90th | $137,900 | $66.28 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for captains.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Gulfport, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Gulfport?
The median hourly pay in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area is $39.08 ($81,290 a year).
Do captains make more in Gulfport than the national average?
No: $81,290 against $92,460 nationally, 12% less.
How does Gulfport compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $104,200, so Gulfport pays 22% less.
Where does Gulfport rank for captain pay?
28 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a captain make starting out in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.