Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Gulfport, MS

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

Median annual salary $20,540 -39.2% vs national
Median hourly $9.88
10th percentile $15,880
90th percentile $39,410
Employed locally 4,130
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,880
    25th
    $17,040
    50th (median)
    $20,540
    75th
    $30,270
    90th
    $39,410

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 34% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 66% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $27,910
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $24,780
    Jackson, MS $20,880
    Hattiesburg, MS $18,480

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,430
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,440
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,200
    Food Preparation Workers $23,600
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $22,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Gulfport, MS is $9.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.71 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Gulfport, MS is 39.2% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,880 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,040.