Chemists Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $75,610 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.35
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $147,520
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $62,380
    50th (median)
    $75,610
    75th
    $109,430
    90th
    $147,520

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 123% Median Chemists salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $77,590

    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 Chemists make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Gulfport, MS is $36.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.92 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Gulfport, MS is 10.1% below the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,380.