Chemical Engineers Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $99,840 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.00
10th percentile $79,690
90th percentile $129,850
Employed locally 50
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,690
    25th
    $81,660
    50th (median)
    $99,840
    75th
    $119,610
    90th
    $129,850

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 163% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 63% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $169,250
    Albuquerque, NM $163,380
    Oklahoma $160,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290

    Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $101,600

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $95,640
    Industrial Engineers $96,150
    Electrical Engineers $104,100
    Civil Engineers $96,150
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $80,410
    Engineers, All Other $134,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Gulfport, MS is $48.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.51 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Gulfport, MS is 18.1% below the national median of $121,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Engineers in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,690 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,660.