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Gulfport, MS is a great place for job seekers looking for a new opportunity. The city's future job growth rate is 12.18%, which is slightly below the national average of 30.54%. Despite this, Gulfport has a low unemployment rate of 4.1%, which matches the US average. This indicates that there are plenty of opportunities in the area and that employers are hiring actively. With its beautiful beaches and laid-back culture, Gulfport is an ideal place to start or advance your career.

The unemployment rate in Gulfport is 7.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Gulfport has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.0% over the past year.
- The average salary in Gulfport is $41,250.
- The median home cost in Gulfport is $172,600

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Gulfport? Architecture, Engineering ($82,669)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($15,932)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($66,617)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($7,401)
- Average Income of Residents in Gulfport ($24,851) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Gulfport (7.5) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Gulfport. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Gulfport, Mississippi that match your qualifications.

     JobsGulfport, MississippiUnited States
  $24,851$37,638
  $41,250$69,021
  7.56
  -4.0%-6.2%
  27.1%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationGulfport, MississippiUnited States
  Management$60,668$77,236
  Business, Financial$63,882$68,299
  Computer, Math$66,033$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$82,669$86,023
  Sciences$60,625$66,034
  Social Service$33,636$44,925
  Legal$48,000$88,013
  Education$32,324$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$19,427$43,591
  Health Practitioners$59,400$75,327
  Health Technicians$43,076$41,524
  Healthcare Support$25,477$25,441
  Fire Fighters$32,099$35,516
  Law Enforcement$41,711$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$15,932$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$19,380$23,378
  Personal Care$20,105$15,351
  Sales, Related$20,669$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$28,020$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$29,729$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$34,928$48,436
  Production$30,560$38,103
  Transportation$32,371$39,572
  Material Moving$19,120$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryGulfport, MississippiUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$7,401$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$37,459$44,287
  Manufacturing$41,354$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$53,150$51,301
  Retail Trade$19,460$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$33,514$43,256
  Utilities$66,617$77,546
  Information$36,746$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$62,956$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$30,842$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$45,085$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$22,357$30,687
  Educational Services$40,232$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$35,816$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$24,400$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$18,033$18,154
  Other Services$20,663$29,481
  Public Administration$50,172$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown.  More

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Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the  More

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