Lawyers Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $88,700 -41.3% vs national
Median hourly $42.64
10th percentile $46,920
90th percentile $223,950
Employed locally 350
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,920
    25th
    $57,600
    50th (median)
    $88,700
    75th
    $154,680
    90th
    $223,950

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 145% Median Lawyers salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $121,510
    Jackson, MS $103,400
    Williamsport, PA $84,240
    Hattiesburg, MS $82,990

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $36,340
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $41,160
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $52,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Gulfport, MS is $42.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.41 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Gulfport, MS is 41.3% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $46,920 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,600.