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Average salary by job family in Gulfport
| Management | $114,870 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $95,580 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $95,190 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $86,570 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $85,610 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $80,230 |
| Legal | $79,560 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $58,740 |
| Production | $57,390 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,690 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,580 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,340 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $51,660 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $50,420 |
| Protective Service | $43,820 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $43,080 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $41,440 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,930 |
| Sales and Related | $37,210 |
| Healthcare Support | $34,290 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $32,430 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $28,910 |
Highest-paying jobs in Gulfport
- Physicians, All Other$344,480
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$297,030
- Family Medicine Physicians$265,500
- Nurse Anesthetists$223,420
- Chief Executives$215,370
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$149,640
- Pharmacists$141,370
- Human Resources Managers$140,810
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$138,520
- Industrial Production Managers$136,350
Most common jobs in Gulfport and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 5,380 | $31,300 | $28,880 |
| Cashiers | 4,610 | $26,780 | $27,300 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,910 | $25,690 | $22,600 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,740 | $84,430 | $78,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,520 | $25,090 | $22,820 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,690 | $34,210 | $31,780 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,600 | $37,760 | $35,160 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 2,520 | $31,040 | $30,590 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,270 | $39,450 | $37,540 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,250 | $30,810 | $29,700 |
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Cost of living in Gulfport
Prices in the Gulfport area are 10% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 90.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $53,290 therefore buys what $59,207 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $224,666, 3.7 times the median household income of $61,266.
$224,666typical home value
$61,266median household income
90.0BEA price parity
418,452metro population
Take-home pay in Gulfport
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $29,840 | $25,695 | $2,141 |
| Median wage | $43,470 | $36,101 | $3,008 |
| Average wage | $53,290 | $43,599 | $3,633 |
| 75th percentile wage | $63,330 | $51,265 | $4,272 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Gulfport
Management24 jobs
- Chief Executives$215K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$150K
- Human Resources Managers$141K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$139K
- Industrial Production Managers$136K
- Gambling Managers$134K
- General and Operations Managers$133K
- Purchasing Managers$132K
- Financial Managers$129K
- Marketing Managers$126K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$114K
- Administrative Services Managers$112K
- Managers, All Other$111K
- Construction Managers$111K
- Sales Managers$107K
- Facilities Managers$102K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$101K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$93K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$91K
- Lodging Managers$81K
- Social and Community Service Managers$75K
- Food Service Managers$71K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$59K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$48K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical33 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$344K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$297K
- Family Medicine Physicians$266K
- Nurse Anesthetists$223K
- Pharmacists$141K
- Nurse Practitioners$129K
- Dentists, General$122K
- Veterinarians$114K
- Physician Assistants$114K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Occupational Therapists$94K
- Registered Nurses$84K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$83K
- Dental Hygienists$74K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$74K
- Respiratory Therapists$70K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$66K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$61K
- Paramedics$58K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Surgical Technologists$52K
- Surgical Assistants$50K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$48K
- Medical Records Specialists$47K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Opticians, Dispensing$39K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$39K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$36K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$36K
- Psychiatric Technicians$34K
Architecture and Engineering18 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$136K
- Aerospace Engineers$128K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$116K
- Electrical Engineers$111K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$110K
- Chemical Engineers$107K
- Mechanical Engineers$105K
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$100K
- Civil Engineers$98K
- Industrial Engineers$96K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$94K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Mechanical Drafters$81K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Surveyors$67K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$62K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53K
Computer and Mathematical14 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$120K
- Software Developers$109K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$103K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$103K
- Information Security Analysts$102K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$102K
- Computer Systems Analysts$89K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$87K
- Database Administrators$82K
- Data Scientists$81K
- Computer Programmers$81K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$75K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$63K
- Computer User Support Specialists$57K
Life, Physical, and Social Science15 jobs
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$122K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$102K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$96K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$90K
- Chemists$88K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$79K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$70K
- Urban and Regional Planners$68K
- School Psychologists$66K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$65K
- Biological Technicians$57K
- Chemical Technicians$53K
- Conservation Scientists$52K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$46K
Business and Financial Operations23 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$98K
- Project Management Specialists$95K
- Management Analysts$94K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$88K
- Logisticians$87K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$85K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$85K
- Compliance Officers$84K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Labor Relations Specialists$80K
- Cost Estimators$79K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Loan Officers$68K
- Training and Development Specialists$65K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$63K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$59K
- Insurance Underwriters$56K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$54K
- Tax Preparers$51K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$42K
Legal3 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media9 jobs
Production29 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$77K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$74K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$60K
- Machinists$60K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$58K
- Printing Press Operators$55K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54K
- Production Workers, All Other$53K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$49K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$49K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$48K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$41K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$40K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$40K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$36K
- Bakers$30K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$28K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair23 jobs
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$70K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$69K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$60K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$56K
- Millwrights$54K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$50K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$46K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$46K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$44K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$43K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$37K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
Community and Social Service10 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$92K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$64K
- Health Education Specialists$63K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61K
- Healthcare Social Workers$61K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$38K
Construction and Extraction18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$74K
- Electricians$61K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$56K
- Sheet Metal Workers$56K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$56K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50K
- Carpenters$50K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Pipelayers$47K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$46K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$43K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$43K
- Construction Laborers$42K
- Glaziers$41K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$38K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$37K
- Helpers--Electricians$37K
Educational Instruction and Library21 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$82K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$75K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$60K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$59K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$57K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$55K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$55K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$54K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$54K
- Tutors$54K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$53K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$50K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33K
- Library Technicians$28K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$24K
Protective Service16 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$68K
- Transportation Security Screeners$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$59K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$52K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$49K
- Firefighters$42K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$37K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$35K
- Security Guards$32K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$29K
- School Bus Monitors$28K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26K
Office and Administrative Support40 jobs
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$50K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$47K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$44K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$43K
- Order Clerks$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$43K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$42K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40K
- Customer Service Representatives$39K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$39K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$39K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$39K
- Tellers$38K
- Office Clerks, General$38K
- Data Entry Keyers$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$36K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$34K
- File Clerks$33K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$32K
- Gambling Cage Workers$32K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$29K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$26K
Transportation and Material Moving19 jobs
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$101K
- Air Traffic Controllers$97K
- Crane and Tower Operators$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$51K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$43K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34K
- Bus Drivers, School$33K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$30K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30K
- Parking Attendants$30K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$29K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$27K
Personal Care and Service21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$59K
- Skincare Specialists$51K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$50K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$49K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45K
- Gambling Dealers$44K
- Funeral Attendants$38K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38K
- Concierges$35K
- Residential Advisors$34K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$33K
- Animal Caretakers$30K
- Recreation Workers$29K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$29K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$28K
- Tour and Travel Guides$27K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
- Childcare Workers$24K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$23K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$74K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$67K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65K
- Insurance Sales Agents$60K
- Advertising Sales Agents$60K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$35K
- Retail Salespersons$31K
- Cashiers$27K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$65K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$61K
- Dental Assistants$44K
- Massage Therapists$43K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$38K
- Medical Assistants$36K
- Phlebotomists$35K
- Nursing Assistants$34K
- Psychiatric Aides$31K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$31K
- Pharmacy Aides$30K
- Orderlies$29K
- Physical Therapist Aides$29K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46K
- Pest Control Workers$43K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$34K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$33K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Bartenders$37K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$32K
- Cooks, Restaurant$31K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$30K
- Cooks, Short Order$30K
- Food Preparation Workers$27K
- Dishwashers$26K
- Waiters and Waitresses$26K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$25K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$25K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
- Cooks, Fast Food$24K
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Salary in Gulfport: questions
What is a good salary in Gulfport?
Half of all workers in the Gulfport metro earn less than $43,470 and the average is $53,290. Earning more than $63,330 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Gulfport to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $62,797, because prices here are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Gulfport?
Physicians, All Other ($344,480), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($297,030), Family Medicine Physicians ($265,500).
What is the average salary in Biloxi?
Biloxi is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area, where the average salary is $53,290 a year and the median $43,470. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Biloxi, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Gulfport-Biloxi, MS (25060), all occupations and 386 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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