Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $24,010 -31.2% vs national
Median hourly $11.54
10th percentile $21,820
90th percentile $31,490
Employed locally 1,360
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,820
    25th
    $22,140
    50th (median)
    $24,010
    75th
    $28,190
    90th
    $31,490

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 39% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Home Health and Personal Care Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grants Pass, OR $53,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $47,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $46,350
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Walla Walla, WA $46,140

    Nearby metros — Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $29,850
    Williamsport, PA $28,640
    Jackson, MS $25,260
    Hattiesburg, MS $24,850

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $31,200
    Medical Assistants $33,810
    Dental Assistants $38,160
    Phlebotomists $31,100
    Physical Therapist Assistants $61,080
    Psychiatric Aides $31,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Gulfport, MS is $11.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.48 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries?

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Gulfport, MS is 31.2% below the national median of $34,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $21,820 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,140.