Helpers--Electricians pay range in Gulfport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,640 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Gulfport earn between $36,180 and $38,610.
- $29K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $39K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,990 | $3,082 | $17.78 |
| Median | $38,020 | $3,168 | $18.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,180 | $3,015 | $17.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,610 | $3,218 | $18.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Gulfport vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Gulfport earn 4% more than the Mississippi average ($35,520) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $36,990 | $38,020 | $29,190 | $45,640 | 160 |
| Mississippi | $35,520 | $35,680 | $29,120 | $44,800 | 930 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Gulfport
On the average salary of $36,990, a single filer in Gulfport takes home about $31,154 a year, or $2,596 a month and $1,198 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% 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 helpers--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 $36,990 buys what about $41,097 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Gulfport ($43,470). A typical home costs $224,666, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Mississippi cities
Gulfport ranks 1st of 2 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Gulfport$36,990
- Jackson$35,760
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Gulfport: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Gulfport?
$17.79 an hour on average, and $18.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Gulfport?
About $31,154 a year ($2,596 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,990.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Gulfport than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
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 47-3013; area Gulfport-Biloxi, MS (25060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 2.45, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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