Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $33,330 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.03
10th percentile $24,340
90th percentile $48,100
Employed locally 210
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,340
    25th
    $25,290
    50th (median)
    $33,330
    75th
    $40,720
    90th
    $48,100

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $42,300
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,190
    Hattiesburg, MS $33,410
    Jackson, MS $30,110

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $39,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,330
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,200
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $57,240
    Social Workers, All Other $94,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Gulfport, MS is $16.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.52 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Gulfport, MS is 26.1% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $24,340 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,290.