Registered Nurses Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $74,970 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.05
10th percentile $63,090
90th percentile $111,920
Employed locally 3,980
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,090
    25th
    $65,100
    50th (median)
    $74,970
    75th
    $89,750
    90th
    $111,920

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 122% Median Registered Nurses salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $86,020
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $79,250
    Jackson, MS $78,800
    Hattiesburg, MS $64,960

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$53,290
    Nurse Practitioners$119,270
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,380
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$45,650
    Pharmacists$136,380
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$50,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Gulfport, MS is $36.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.59 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Gulfport, MS is 19.9% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $63,090 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,100.