Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $46,380 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.30
10th percentile $30,290
90th percentile $62,230
Employed locally 420
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,290
    25th
    $39,530
    50th (median)
    $46,380
    75th
    $56,000
    90th
    $62,230

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $53,980
    Williamsport, PA $52,360
    Hattiesburg, MS $45,590
    Jackson, MS $44,690

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $39,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,330
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,330
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,200
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $57,240
    Social Workers, All Other $94,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Gulfport, MS is $22.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Gulfport, MS is 20.8% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,290 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,530.