SOC 33-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fire Inspectors and Investigators — Gulfport
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS · 1 metro areas compared
In Gulfport, MS the median wage is $61,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Gulfport, MS the median wage is $61,660. That is 18.8% lower than the national median of $75,920. Pay ranges from under $49,320 at the tenth percentile to more than $68,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,400 to $63,220.
Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $56,370. Of the 388 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 127th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,320 | −35.0% |
| 25th | $49,400 | −34.9% |
| Median (50th) | $61,660 | −18.8% |
| 75th | $63,220 | −16.7% |
| 90th | $68,160 | −10.2% |
| Mean | $57,780 | −23.9% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $56,370 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gulfport run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $61,660 goes as far as $70,874 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,874US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,660 a year, 18.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,320 to $68,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $56,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Gulfport, MS?
The median annual wage is $61,660, or $29.64 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 $75,920, so pay in Gulfport, MS is 18.8% 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 $68,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,320 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 $56,370 per year.
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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