Gas Plant Operators Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $82,110 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.48
10th percentile $62,750
90th percentile $88,600
Employed locally 50
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,750
    25th
    $77,770
    50th (median)
    $82,110
    75th
    $82,340
    90th
    $88,600

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Plant Operators salary vs area income 134% Median Gas Plant Operators salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Gas Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,640
    California $124,980
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $124,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $118,640
    Baton Rouge, LA $113,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,810

    Nearby metros — Gas Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jackson, MS $80,270
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $64,470

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,710
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $61,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,690
    Machinists $61,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Gulfport, MS is $39.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.60 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Gulfport, MS is 1.5% below the national median of $83,400. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Gas Plant Operators in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $62,750 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,770.