Electricians pay range in Gulfport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $69,620 or more. The middle half of electricians in Gulfport earn between $59,090 and $62,440.
- $47K10th
- $59K25th
- $62KMedian
- $62K75th
- $70K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,570 | $5,048 | $29.12 |
| Median | $62,440 | $5,203 | $30.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,090 | $4,924 | $28.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,440 | $5,203 | $30.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Gulfport vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Electricians in Gulfport earn 4% more than the Mississippi average ($58,000) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $60,570 | $62,440 | $47,380 | $69,620 | 2,010 |
| Mississippi | $58,000 | $60,860 | $38,200 | $76,540 | 6,610 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Gulfport
On the average salary of $60,570, a single filer in Gulfport takes home about $49,157 a year, or $4,096 a month and $1,891 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Gulfport a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Gulfport area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.0), so the average $60,570 buys what about $67,296 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Gulfport ($43,470). A typical home costs $224,666, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Mississippi cities
Gulfport ranks 1st of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Gulfport$60,570
- Jackson$56,590
- Hattiesburg$55,420
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Gulfport: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Gulfport?
$29.12 an hour on average, and $30.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Gulfport?
About $49,157 a year ($4,096 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,570.
Do electricians earn more in Gulfport than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Gulfport-Biloxi, MS (25060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.61, this job is 2.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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