Machinists Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $61,340 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.49
10th percentile $46,020
90th percentile $62,850
Employed locally 430
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,020
    25th
    $49,050
    50th (median)
    $61,340
    75th
    $61,340
    90th
    $62,850

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 100% Median Machinists salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $58,150
    Jackson, MS $55,630
    Williamsport, PA $50,540
    Hattiesburg, MS $38,440

    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
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $26,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Gulfport, MS is $29.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.52 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Gulfport, MS is 9.2% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $46,020 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,050.