Bakers Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $29,910 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.38
10th percentile $20,320
90th percentile $37,940
Employed locally 170
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,320
    25th
    $25,670
    50th (median)
    $29,910
    75th
    $34,040
    90th
    $37,940

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 49% Median Bakers salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $31,790
    Williamsport, PA $31,250
    Jackson, MS $29,620
    Hattiesburg, MS $26,000

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,710
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $61,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,690
    Machinists $61,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Gulfport, MS is $14.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.55 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Gulfport, MS is 18.4% below the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $20,320 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,670.