Millwrights Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $51,950 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.98
10th percentile $35,420
90th percentile $81,540
Employed locally 100
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,420
    25th
    $50,110
    50th (median)
    $51,950
    75th
    $62,200
    90th
    $81,540

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 85% Median Millwrights salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Millwrights

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $145,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,830
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,830
    Modesto, CA $98,270
    Albuquerque, NM $90,750
    Madison, WI $90,520

    Nearby metros — Millwrights salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $61,060
    Jackson, MS $46,780

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $69,540
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $47,680
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,140
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Gulfport, MS is $24.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.28 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Gulfport, MS is 20.3% below the national median of $65,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $35,420 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,110.