Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $106,850 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $51.37
10th percentile $62,360
90th percentile $142,560
Employed locally 290
National median $117,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,360
    25th
    $86,940
    50th (median)
    $106,850
    75th
    $123,050
    90th
    $142,560

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 174% Median Physical Scientists, All Other salary is 74% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $170,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $168,870
    Minnesota $167,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    District of Columbia $157,980

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Scientists, All Other make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Gulfport, MS is $51.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.54 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Physical Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Gulfport, MS is 9.4% below the national median of $117,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Scientists, All Other in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Physical Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $62,360 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,940.