How much does a childcare worker make in Gulfport?
$22,290a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. That is $10.72 an hour or $1,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.72
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among cities
- 368 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,650Median: $22,290Highest 10%: $31,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,650 | $9.45 | |
| 25th | $21,350 | $10.26 | |
| Median | $22,290 | $10.72 | |
| 75th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| 90th | $31,710 | $15.25 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Memphis, TN | $28,860 |
| Jackson, MS | $21,770 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $21,590 |
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Salaries for every job in Gulfport, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Gulfport?
The median hourly pay in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area is $10.72 ($22,290 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Gulfport than the national average?
No: $22,290 against $34,980 nationally, 36% less.
How does Gulfport compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $22,050, so Gulfport pays 1% more.
Where does Gulfport rank for childcare worker pay?
368 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $31,710 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.