Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $38,420 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.47
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $45,440
Employed locally 220
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,730
    50th (median)
    $38,420
    75th
    $42,100
    90th
    $45,440

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $47,360
    Hattiesburg, MS $36,090
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $34,390
    Jackson, MS $33,530

    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 Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Gulfport, MS is $18.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.41 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Gulfport, MS is 21.7% below the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,730.