What is the average salary in Gulfport, MS?
$52,280a year
Average yearly pay across 388 jobs with official data in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $25.13
- Jobs with data
- 388
- Workers counted
- 149,310
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $352,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $334,300 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $311,700 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $230,200 |
| Chief Executive | $159,100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $139,700 |
| Pharmacist | $137,900 |
| Engineer | $137,000 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Retail Salesperson | $28,880 |
| Cashier | $27,300 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $22,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $78,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $22,820 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $31,780 |
| Laborer and Freight | $35,160 |
| Cook | $30,590 |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,540 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $29,700 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$103,700
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$139,700
- Chief Executive$159,100
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$127,500
- Construction Manager$102,900
- Education Administrator$89,120
- Education Administrator$80,690
- Education and Childcare Administrator$48,940
- Facilities Manager$105,900
- Financial Manager$115,300
- Food Service Manager$61,890
- Gambling Manager$121,400
- General and Operations Manager$107,500
- Human Resources Manager$121,500
- Industrial Production Manager$126,600
- Lodging Manager$76,990
- Manager$105,400
- Marketing Manager$105,000
- Medical and Health Services Manager$103,000
- Property$51,180
- Purchasing Manager$131,300
- Sales Manager$87,570
- Social and Community Service Manager$64,620
- Transportation$90,770
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$76,380
- Business Operations Specialist$76,550
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$78,770
- Claims Adjuster$79,250
- Compensation$58,430
- Compliance Officer$81,330
- Cost Estimator$73,320
- Financial and Investment Analyst$79,560
- Financial Specialist$88,610
- Human Resources Specialist$68,810
- Insurance Underwriter$51,470
- Labor Relations Specialist$80,630
- Loan Officer$56,640
- Logistician$80,700
- Management Analyst$88,710
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$54,820
- Meeting$36,400
- Personal Financial Advisor$64,200
- Project Management Specialist$84,200
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$49,130
- Tax Examiner and Collector$39,500
- Tax Preparer$49,680
- Training and Development Specialist$62,670
Computer and mathematical
- Computer and Information Research Scientist$96,450
- Computer Network Architect$108,200
- Computer Network Support Specialist$62,270
- Computer Occupation$100,900
- Computer Programmer$72,430
- Computer Systems Analyst$83,530
- Computer User Support Specialist$56,290
- Data Scientist$73,360
- Database Administrator$83,640
- Information Security Analyst$89,840
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$82,960
- Software Developer$104,200
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$105,100
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$69,780
Architecture and engineering
- Aerospace Engineer$125,600
- Architect$101,700
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$57,940
- Chemical Engineer$98,350
- Civil Engineer$87,960
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$54,810
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$81,330
- Electrical Engineer$107,600
- Electronics Engineer$114,400
- Engineer$137,000
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$93,640
- Industrial Engineer$94,800
- Marine Engineer and Naval Architect$97,310
- Mechanical Drafter$78,640
- Mechanical Engineer$103,500
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$73,940
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$49,220
- Surveyor$61,890
Life, physical, and social science
- Atmospheric and Space Scientist$56,620
- Biological Scientist$96,100
- Biological Technician$53,190
- Chemical Technician$45,750
- Chemist$75,610
- Conservation Scientist$48,300
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$39,250
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$64,600
- Geoscientist$122,100
- Life$62,660
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$88,610
- School Psychologist$66,130
- Social Scientist and Related Worker$83,780
- Urban and Regional Planner$60,280
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$113,800
Community and social service
- Child$47,550
- Community and Social Service Specialist$46,260
- Educational$61,600
- Health Education Specialist$60,310
- Healthcare Social Worker$57,200
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$62,520
- Rehabilitation Counselor$37,710
- Social and Human Service Assistant$35,920
- Social Worker$97,470
- Substance Abuse$49,180
Legal
- Lawyer$87,210
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$46,240
- Title Examiner$47,180
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$49,330
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$57,460
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$59,220
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$56,620
- Elementary School Teacher$50,820
- Instructional Coordinator$83,780
- Kindergarten Teacher$49,580
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$59,070
- Library Technician$24,210
- Middle School Teacher$50,160
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$67,340
- Preschool Teacher$29,070
- Secondary School Teacher$57,240
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$52,130
- Special Education Teacher$52,290
- Special Education Teacher$50,750
- Special Education Teacher$58,770
- Substitute Teacher$22,950
- Teacher and Instructor$75,360
- Teaching Assistant$26,760
- Tutor$59,150
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$52,000
- Coach and Scout$33,930
- Floral Designer$29,650
- Graphic Designer$47,880
- Interior Designer$45,070
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$36,200
- News Analyst$36,670
- Producer and Director$44,980
- Public Relations Specialist$65,170
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$35,740
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$51,020
- Dental Hygienist$73,500
- Dentist$135,400
- Dermatologist$239,200
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$71,770
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$66,520
- Emergency Medical Technician$37,440
- Emergency Medicine Physician$239,200
- Family Medicine Physician$311,700
- General Internal Medicine Physician$334,300
- Health Technologist and Technician$44,100
- Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker$59,350
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$56,430
- Medical Records Specialist$45,330
- Nurse Anesthetist$230,200
- Nurse Practitioner$128,200
- Occupational Therapist$97,240
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$37,290
- Optician$37,530
- Paramedic$61,320
- Pharmacist$137,900
- Pharmacy Technician$39,820
- Physical Therapist$101,900
- Physician$352,200
- Physician Assistant$105,900
- Psychiatric Technician$31,480
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$60,000
- Registered Nurse$78,960
- Respiratory Therapist$66,660
- Speech-Language Pathologist$78,920
- Surgical Assistant$50,810
- Surgical Technologist$50,120
- Veterinarian$104,500
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$36,620
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$45,020
- Healthcare Support Worker$36,280
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$26,020
- Massage Therapist$36,920
- Medical Assistant$35,590
- Medical Equipment Preparer$38,430
- Nursing Assistant$31,520
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$61,120
- Orderly$30,730
- Pharmacy Aide$28,520
- Phlebotomist$34,260
- Physical Therapist Aide$27,370
- Physical Therapist Assistant$61,820
- Psychiatric Aide$31,640
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$28,650
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$35,480
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$27,730
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$57,060
- Fire Inspector and Investigator$61,660
- Firefighter$41,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$48,080
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$58,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$62,150
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$46,850
- Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator$35,360
- Lifeguard$26,100
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,050
- Private Detective and Investigator$41,690
- School Bus Monitor$26,970
- Security Guard$30,980
- Transportation Security Screener$65,170
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$26,660
- Chef and Head Cook$51,240
- Cook$23,410
- Cook$29,080
- Cook$30,590
- Cook$28,520
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$22,700
- Dishwasher$26,470
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$22,820
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$38,760
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$33,430
- Food Preparation Worker$24,370
- Food Server$28,750
- Host and Hostess$25,060
- Waiter and Waitress$22,600
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$44,080
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$44,570
- Grounds Maintenance Worker$31,420
- Janitor and Cleaner$29,700
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$31,200
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$27,720
- Pest Control Worker$38,060
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$23,460
- Animal Caretaker$27,300
- Baggage Porter and Bellhop$22,070
- Childcare Worker$22,290
- Concierge$35,520
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$35,360
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$43,190
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$57,810
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$42,600
- Funeral Attendant$40,140
- Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner$28,580
- Gambling Dealer$29,140
- Gambling Service Worker$53,770
- Hairdresser$26,890
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$43,380
- Mortician$50,080
- Recreation Worker$27,310
- Residential Advisor$30,180
- Skincare Specialist$38,480
- Tour and Travel Guide$23,000
- Usher$22,030
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$48,920
- Cashier$27,300
- Counter and Rental Clerk$37,920
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$66,080
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$45,830
- Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier$31,090
- Insurance Sales Agent$47,040
- Parts Salesperson$36,340
- Real Estate Sales Agent$43,600
- Retail Salesperson$28,880
- Sales Representative$57,150
- Sales Representatives of Service$48,520
- Security$52,760
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$43,740
- Billing and Posting Clerk$40,230
- Bookkeeping$40,530
- Courier and Messenger$36,050
- Court$37,140
- Customer Service Representative$37,540
- Data Entry Keyer$36,410
- Dispatcher$38,490
- Eligibility Interviewer$34,420
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$60,640
- File Clerk$31,740
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$58,390
- Gambling Cage Worker$29,340
- Hotel$27,730
- Human Resources Assistant$47,070
- Information and Record Clerk$51,630
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$43,840
- Interviewer$31,640
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$42,320
- Library Assistant$28,180
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$38,940
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$39,540
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$37,440
- Meter Reader$38,730
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$52,440
- Office Clerk$36,710
- Order Clerk$38,730
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$46,230
- Postal Service Clerk$62,610
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,620
- Procurement Clerk$48,880
- Production$60,100
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$35,770
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$32,220
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$34,510
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,100
- Shipping$39,860
- Switchboard Operator$28,430
- Teller$37,890
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$49,470
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$38,060
- Construction and Building Inspector$48,160
- Construction Laborer$38,880
- Electrician$62,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,850
- Glazier$37,820
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$39,440
- Helpers--Electrician$38,020
- Helpers--Pipelayer$37,990
- Highway Maintenance Worker$38,220
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$48,700
- Painter$47,570
- Paving$45,260
- Pipelayer$41,920
- Plumber$63,040
- Sheet Metal Worker$62,650
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$53,600
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$74,460
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$54,770
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$39,120
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$56,830
- Coin$41,610
- Computer$43,890
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$74,460
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$65,960
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$69,720
- Heating$48,230
- Helpers--Installation$36,600
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$69,200
- Installation$42,300
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$46,240
- Maintenance Worker$53,680
- Medical Equipment Repairer$42,670
- Millwright$53,330
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$63,640
- Motorcycle Mechanic$31,920
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$46,810
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$61,580
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$41,650
- Tire Repairer and Changer$34,900
Production
- Baker$29,570
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$30,700
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$38,240
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$82,050
- Coating$63,180
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,430
- Cutting$41,980
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$39,580
- Extruding$55,940
- Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator$44,520
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$81,260
- Helpers--Production Worker$38,270
- Inspector$63,520
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$28,640
- Machinist$63,330
- Meat$28,260
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$39,160
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,790
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$40,970
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$39,750
- Plant and System Operator$77,290
- Power Plant Operator$104,200
- Printing Press Operator$46,900
- Production Worker$40,110
- Sawing Machine Setter$39,730
- Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$53,640
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$45,160
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$46,550
- Welder$63,440
Transportation and material moving
- Air Traffic Controller$99,800
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$28,390
- Bus Driver$37,130
- Captain$81,290
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$28,350
- Crane and Tower Operator$64,520
- Driver/Sales Worker$34,920
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$56,420
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$45,990
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,550
- Laborer and Freight$35,160
- Light Truck Driver$37,960
- Motor Vehicle Operator$52,540
- Packer and Packager$28,370
- Parking Attendant$28,090
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$48,850
- Sailor and Marine Oiler$51,320
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$25,140
- Stocker and Order Filler$31,780
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Gulfport, MS?
About $52,280 a year ($25.13 an hour): the average of the 388 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Gulfport, MS?
Physician ($352,200), General Internal Medicine Physician ($334,300), Family Medicine Physician ($311,700).
What are the most common jobs in Gulfport, MS?
Retail Salesperson (5,380 jobs), Cashier (4,610 jobs), Waiter and Waitress (3,910 jobs).
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.