Helpers--Electricians Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $37,290 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $31,950
90th percentile $45,610
Employed locally 130
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,950
    25th
    $36,940
    50th (median)
    $37,290
    75th
    $38,540
    90th
    $45,610

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 61% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,260
    St. Louis, MO-IL $62,710
    Rhode Island $60,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,860
    Missouri $56,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,070

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $38,070
    Jackson, MS $35,360

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $60,870
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Electricians make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Gulfport, MS is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.94 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Helpers--Electricians salaries?

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Gulfport, MS is 6.5% below the national median of $39,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $31,950 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,940.