Carpenters Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $47,120 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $33,640
90th percentile $66,820
Employed locally 410
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,640
    25th
    $37,910
    50th (median)
    $47,120
    75th
    $57,430
    90th
    $66,820

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 77% Median Carpenters salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $54,460
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $50,360
    Jackson, MS $46,880
    Hattiesburg, MS $45,650

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $60,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,800
    Construction Laborers $37,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,300
    Sheet Metal Workers $62,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Gulfport, MS is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.89 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Gulfport, MS is 20.6% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $33,640 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,910.