How much does a firefighter make in Gulfport?
$41,760a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. That is $20.08 an hour or $3,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.08
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 281 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,880Median: $41,760Highest 10%: $52,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,880 | $13.88 | |
| 25th | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| Median | $41,760 | $20.08 | |
| 75th | $49,620 | $23.86 | |
| 90th | $52,500 | $25.24 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Memphis, TN | $62,910 |
| Jackson, MS | $34,970 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $30,830 |
Related jobs in Gulfport
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Gulfport, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Gulfport?
The median hourly pay in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area is $20.08 ($41,760 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Gulfport than the national average?
No: $41,760 against $59,280 nationally, 30% less.
How does Gulfport compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $35,880, so Gulfport pays 16% more.
Where does Gulfport rank for firefighter pay?
281 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,500 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.