Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $37,690 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $28,410
90th percentile $58,820
Employed locally 480
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,410
    25th
    $28,420
    50th (median)
    $37,690
    75th
    $48,940
    90th
    $58,820

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 62% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $63,630
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $63,140
    Alexandria, LA $61,030
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $56,550
    Jackson, MS $55,980
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $55,460

    Nearby metros — Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jackson, MS $55,980
    Williamsport, PA $38,440
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,350
    Hattiesburg, MS $36,300

    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
    Machinists $61,340
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $26,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Gulfport, MS is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.22 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries?

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Gulfport, MS is 10.7% below the national median of $42,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $28,410 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,420.