SOC 19-2042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers — Gulfport
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Gulfport, MS comes to $122,100 a year, ahead of the national median of $101,920 by 19.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Gulfport, MS comes to $122,100 a year, ahead of the national median of $101,920 by 19.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $101,190 and $136,990. The lowest tenth earn under $88,130, while the highest tenth earn more than $160,870.
Employment stands at 170, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Jackson leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $80,660. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 17th of 388 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,130 | −13.5% |
| 25th | $101,190 | −0.7% |
| Median (50th) | $122,100 | +19.8% |
| 75th | $136,990 | +34.4% |
| 90th | $160,870 | +57.8% |
| Mean | $121,850 | +19.6% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $80,660 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gulfport run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $122,100 goes as far as $140,345 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$122,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$140,345US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $122,100 a year, 19.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $88,130 to $160,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $80,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Gulfport, MS?
The median annual wage is $122,100, or $58.70 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 $101,920, so pay in Gulfport, MS is 19.8% 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 $160,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $88,130 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 $80,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 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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