Childcare Workers Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $22,310 -30.4% vs national
Median hourly $10.73
10th percentile $17,200
90th percentile $30,630
Employed locally 590
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,200
    25th
    $18,990
    50th (median)
    $22,310
    75th
    $24,240
    90th
    $30,630

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 36% Median Childcare Workers salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $28,240
    Williamsport, PA $27,450
    Jackson, MS $22,130
    Hattiesburg, MS $20,940

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Gambling Dealers$43,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$56,720
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,680
    Recreation Workers$26,150
    Animal Caretakers$25,240
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$36,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Gulfport, MS is $10.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.25 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Gulfport, MS is 30.4% below the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,200 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,990.