Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $56,620 -41.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.22
10th percentile $44,370
90th percentile $112,260
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,370
    25th
    $50,970
    50th (median)
    $56,620
    75th
    $94,520
    90th
    $112,260

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 92% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Atmospheric and Space Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $141,370
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $134,060
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $132,850
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $128,940
    Hawaii $122,180
    Urban Honolulu, HI $122,180

    Nearby metros — Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $103,400
    Jackson, MS $72,550

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physical Scientists, All Other $106,850
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,220
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $120,600
    Conservation Scientists $47,950
    Chemical Technicians $43,370
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Atmospheric and Space Scientists make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Gulfport, MS is $27.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.97 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Atmospheric and Space Scientists salaries?

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Gulfport, MS is 41.9% below the national median of $97,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $44,370 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,970.