Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $48,590 -36.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.36
10th percentile $35,750
90th percentile $55,310
Employed locally 1,060
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,750
    25th
    $42,870
    50th (median)
    $48,590
    75th
    $52,480
    90th
    $55,310

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 79% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $75,610
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $72,760
    Jackson, MS $46,520
    Hattiesburg, MS $42,690

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$31,030
    Firefighters$42,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$61,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$59,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$35,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$47,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Gulfport, MS is $23.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.12 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Gulfport, MS is 36.3% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $35,750 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,870.