Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $44,750 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $35,570
90th percentile $70,020
Employed locally 80
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,570
    25th
    $40,280
    50th (median)
    $44,750
    75th
    $56,570
    90th
    $70,020

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 73% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    State College, PA $87,960
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $84,610
    Columbus, OH $79,160
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,720
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Bismarck, ND $75,630

    Nearby metros — Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $48,780
    Jackson, MS $44,130
    Hattiesburg, MS $41,660

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,380
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Gulfport, MS is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.69 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salaries?

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Gulfport, MS is 18.5% below the national median of $54,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $35,570 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,280.