Community Health Workers Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $36,980 -27.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.78
10th percentile $27,180
90th percentile $55,640
Employed locally 50
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,180
    25th
    $34,930
    50th (median)
    $36,980
    75th
    $46,890
    90th
    $55,640

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Community Health Workers salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community Health Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    New Haven, CT $66,910

    Nearby metros — Community Health Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $40,190
    Jackson, MS $38,590

    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 Health Workers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Gulfport, MS is $17.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.75 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Gulfport, MS is 27.5% below the national median of $51,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,180 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,930.