SOC 47-2211 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sheet Metal Workers — Gulfport
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Gulfport, MS is $62,650 per year, close to the national median of $61,800 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Gulfport, MS is $62,650 per year, close to the national median of $61,800 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $49,500 and $62,650. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,060 and the ninetieth at $62,650.
The area has 500 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $49,620. Of the 388 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 118th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,060 | −36.8% |
| 25th | $49,500 | −19.9% |
| Median (50th) | $62,650 | +1.4% |
| 75th | $62,650 | +1.4% |
| 90th | $62,650 | +1.4% |
| Mean | $56,350 | −8.8% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $49,620 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gulfport run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $62,650 goes as far as $72,011 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,011US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,650 a year, 1.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,060 to $62,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 500 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $49,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Gulfport, MS?
The median annual wage is $62,650, or $30.12 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 $61,800, so pay in Gulfport, MS is 1.4% 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 $62,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,060 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 $49,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 500 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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