Accountants and Auditors Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $67,170 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.30
10th percentile $40,500
90th percentile $122,650
Employed locally 800
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,500
    25th
    $51,860
    50th (median)
    $67,170
    75th
    $92,750
    90th
    $122,650

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 110% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $74,080
    Jackson, MS $66,390
    Williamsport, PA $64,990
    Hattiesburg, MS $62,270

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,960
    Human Resources Specialists $65,510
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,870
    Management Analysts $86,940
    Project Management Specialists $86,610
    Loan Officers $48,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Gulfport, MS is $32.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.57 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Gulfport, MS is 17.8% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $40,500 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,860.