SOC 49-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — Gulfport
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS · 2 metro areas compared
In Gulfport, MS the median wage is $39,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Gulfport, MS the median wage is $39,120. That is 22.7% lower than the national median of $50,620. Pay ranges from under $28,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,450 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,980 to $58,910.
Employment stands at 980, or 6.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $38,040. Of the 388 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 267th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,450 | −43.8% |
| 25th | $32,980 | −34.8% |
| Median (50th) | $39,120 | −22.7% |
| 75th | $58,910 | +16.4% |
| 90th | $76,450 | +51.0% |
| Mean | $47,070 | −7.0% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $38,040 | 1,900 | |
| 2 | Hattiesburg | $37,700 | 430 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gulfport run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $39,120 goes as far as $44,966 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,966US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,120 a year, 22.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,450 to $76,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 980 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $38,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Gulfport, MS?
The median annual wage is $39,120, or $18.81 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,620, so pay in Gulfport, MS is 22.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Gulfport, MS earns more than $76,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jackson, at $38,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 980 jobs in this occupation in Gulfport, MS. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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