Environmental Engineers Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $69,560 -33.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.44
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $165,950
Employed locally 30
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $52,860
    50th (median)
    $69,560
    75th
    $98,550
    90th
    $165,950

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 114% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $94,510
    Jackson, MS $72,550

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $95,640
    Industrial Engineers $96,150
    Electrical Engineers $104,100
    Civil Engineers $96,150
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $80,410
    Engineers, All Other $134,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Gulfport, MS is $33.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.79 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Gulfport, MS is 33.2% below the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,860.