Paramedics pay range in Gulfport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,410 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Gulfport earn between $50,460 and $61,810.
- $44K10th
- $50K25th
- $61KMedian
- $62K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,980 | $4,832 | $27.88 |
| Median | $61,320 | $5,110 | $29.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,460 | $4,205 | $24.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,810 | $5,151 | $29.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Gulfport vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Paramedics in Gulfport earn 5% more than the Mississippi average ($55,130) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $57,980 | $61,320 | $43,680 | $74,410 | 90 |
| Mississippi | $55,130 | $54,630 | $39,690 | $71,710 | 1,150 |
| United States | $63,360 | $60,600 | $44,230 | $84,850 | 100,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Paramedics salary after taxes in Gulfport
On the average salary of $57,980, a single filer in Gulfport takes home about $47,180 a year, or $3,932 a month and $1,815 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 paramedics? 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 $57,980 buys what about $64,418 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 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Mississippi cities
Gulfport ranks 2nd of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Jackson pays the most ($60,270).
- Jackson$60,270
- Gulfport$57,980
- Hattiesburg$55,510
Highest-paying cities for paramedics
Bellingham, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,190).
- Bellingham, WA$119,190
- Seattle, WA$117,660
- Bremerton, WA$110,800
- Olympia, WA$109,680
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,520
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Paramedics salary in Gulfport: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Gulfport?
$27.88 an hour on average, and $29.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Gulfport?
About $47,180 a year ($3,932 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,980.
Do paramedics earn more in Gulfport than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,360).
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 29-2043; area Gulfport-Biloxi, MS (25060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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