SOC 29-1216 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General Internal Medicine Physicians — Gulfport
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS · 1 metro areas compared
At $334,330 a year, the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Gulfport, MS sits 30.3% above the national figure of $256,560.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $334,330 a year, the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Gulfport, MS sits 30.3% above the national figure of $256,560. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $306,190 and $334,330. The lowest tenth earn under $185,980, while the highest tenth earn more than $353,550.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $333,460. Of the 388 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 2nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $185,980 | −27.5% |
| 25th | $306,190 | +19.3% |
| Median (50th) | $334,330 | +30.3% |
| 75th | $334,330 | +30.3% |
| 90th | $353,550 | +37.8% |
| Mean | $297,030 | +15.8% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $333,460 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gulfport run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $334,330 goes as far as $384,287 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 49.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$334,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$384,287US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $334,330 a year, 30.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $185,980 to $353,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $333,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Gulfport, MS?
The median annual wage is $334,330, or $160.74 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 $256,560, so pay in Gulfport, MS is 30.3% higher. 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 $353,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $185,980 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 $333,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 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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