Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $57,240 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.52
10th percentile $39,540
90th percentile $67,070
Employed locally 100
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,540
    25th
    $48,830
    50th (median)
    $57,240
    75th
    $62,390
    90th
    $67,070

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 93% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jackson, MS $55,420
    Hattiesburg, MS $54,380
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,160

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$39,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,330
    Social and Human Service Assistants$33,330
    Healthcare Social Workers$58,200
    Social Workers, All Other$94,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Gulfport, MS is $27.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Gulfport, MS is 4.7% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,540 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,830.