Electricians Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $60,870 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.27
10th percentile $45,840
90th percentile $66,410
Employed locally 2,030
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,840
    25th
    $55,050
    50th (median)
    $60,870
    75th
    $60,870
    90th
    $66,410

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 99% Median Electricians salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $60,770
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $57,770
    Jackson, MS $47,610
    Hattiesburg, MS $47,330

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,800
    Construction Laborers $37,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,300
    Sheet Metal Workers $62,650
    Carpenters $47,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Gulfport, MS is $29.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.47 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Gulfport, MS is 2.4% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,840 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,050.