Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $66,880 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.16
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $122,220
Employed locally 30
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $44,390
    50th (median)
    $66,880
    75th
    $99,990
    90th
    $122,220

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 109% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $107,680
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,170
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $90,210
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $89,770
    Anchorage, AK $89,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,190

    Nearby metros — Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jackson, MS $53,510
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $51,310

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physical Scientists, All Other$106,850
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,220
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$120,600
    Conservation Scientists$47,950
    Chemical Technicians$43,370
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$49,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Health and Safety Technicians make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Gulfport, MS is $32.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.76 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salaries?

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Gulfport, MS is 14.4% above the national median of $58,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,390.