Power Plant Operators Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $95,890 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.10
10th percentile $65,460
90th percentile $105,120
Employed locally 110
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,460
    25th
    $82,830
    50th (median)
    $95,890
    75th
    $103,970
    90th
    $105,120

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 157% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 57% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Power Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $156,260
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,800
    Fresno, CA $136,640
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,340

    Nearby metros — Power Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $110,990

    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
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,690
    Machinists $61,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Gulfport, MS is $46.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.60 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Gulfport, MS is 3.8% below the national median of $99,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Power Plant Operators in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $65,460 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,830.