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How much does a social worker make in Gulfport?

$97,470a year

Median yearly pay for social workers in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. That is $46.86 an hour or $8,123 a month.

Hourly
$46.86
Vs. national median
+36%
Rank among cities
28 of 224
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,300Median: $97,470Highest 10%: $117,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,300$18.89
25th$85,450$41.08
Median$97,470$46.86
75th$105,500$50.73
90th$117,900$56.70

Other cities in Mississippi

Median yearly pay for social workers.

Jackson, MS$94,520
Memphis, TN$53,680
Social Worker salary in Mississippi Social Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Gulfport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$62,520
Educational$61,600
Healthcare Social Worker$57,200
Substance Abuse$49,180
Child$47,550
Community and Social Service Specialist$46,260
Social and Human Service Assistant$35,920
Salaries for every job in Gulfport, MS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a social worker make an hour in Gulfport?

The median hourly pay in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area is $46.86 ($97,470 a year).

Do social workers make more in Gulfport than the national average?

Yes: $97,470 against $71,900 nationally, 36% more.

How does Gulfport compare with the rest of Mississippi?

The median in Mississippi is $91,560, so Gulfport pays 6% more.

Where does Gulfport rank for social worker pay?

28 of 224 metro areas with data.

How much does a social worker make starting out in Gulfport?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,900 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.