Firefighters Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $42,580 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.47
10th percentile $28,920
90th percentile $52,650
Employed locally 700
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,920
    25th
    $36,800
    50th (median)
    $42,580
    75th
    $51,820
    90th
    $52,650

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 70% Median Firefighters salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,650
    Hattiesburg, MS $32,990
    Jackson, MS $31,140

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $48,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $35,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $47,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Gulfport, MS is $20.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.24 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Gulfport, MS is 28.5% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $28,920 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,800.