Accountant salary in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS
Accountants earn more in Gulfport-Biloxi than anywhere else in Mississippi. Expect a median of $76,380 a year1, 12.2% above the Mississippi statewide median of $68,100 and 8.7% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #273 of 521. About 860 accountants work here, 12% of the Mississippi total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Gulfport-Biloxi, MS. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Gulfport-Biloxi against Mississippi and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $45,580 | $76,380 | $125,990 | |
| Mississippi | $45,440 | $68,100 | $120,290 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Gulfport-Biloxi earns $57,780–$101,310. The top tenth earns $125,990 or more, 2.8 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $43,530 wide, wider than in Mississippi as a whole ($36,090) and the US ($42,790), so what a accountant earns in Gulfport-Biloxi depends more on the employer.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,580 | $3,798 | $21.91 | $58,813 |
| 25th percentile | $57,780 | $4,815 | $27.78 | $74,555 |
| Median | $76,380 | $6,365 | $36.72 | $98,555 |
| 75th percentile | $101,310 | $8,442 | $48.71 | $130,723 |
| 90th percentile | $125,990 | $10,499 | $60.57 | $162,568 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $18,600 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $24,930, or about $32,168 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Gulfport-Biloxi, and the Mississippi statewide median of $68,100 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Gulfport-Biloxi
At the $76,380 median, a local hire costs about $98,555 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $22,175 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Gulfport-Biloxi
Of the 17 roles we track in Gulfport-Biloxi, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($84,200); recruiters come next at $68,810.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +10.2% | 520 | |
| Accountant | this role | 860 | |
| Recruiter | -9.9% | 760 | |
| Executive Assistant | -20.6% | 140 | |
| Office Manager | -23.6% | 1,890 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #2 of the 17 roles we track in Gulfport-Biloxi (-8.7%), between HR assistants (-7.0%) and recruiters (-9.4%). The typical role here is at -17.7%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in Gulfport-Biloxi than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 6.7% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Gulfport-Biloxi and 9.1% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Mississippi
Across the 7 areas of Mississippi with data for this job, the median runs from $62,360 in the Lower East Mississippi nonmetro area to $76,380 in Gulfport-Biloxi, a gap of $14,020 a year. All 2 areas in Mississippi with more accountants than Gulfport-Biloxi pay less, among them Jackson, MS ($70,720) and the Upper East Mississippi nonmetro area ($64,410).
| Area | Median | vs Gulfport-Biloxi | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | this area | 860 | |
| Lower West Mississippi (Nonmetro) | -1.9% | 420 | |
| Jackson, MS | -7.4% | 2,590 | |
| Hattiesburg, MS | -14.5% | 350 | |
| West Delta Mississippi (Nonmetro) | -15.3% | 380 | |
| Upper East Mississippi (Nonmetro) | -15.7% | 1,000 | |
| Lower East Mississippi (Nonmetro) | -18.4% | 490 |
Gulfport-Biloxi against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Gulfport-Biloxi is #219 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Mississippi, Eau Claire and Pensacola-Ferry Pass pay just above Gulfport-Biloxi and Louisville and Tucson just below. All four are within $60 a year of the median in Gulfport-Biloxi. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Gulfport-Biloxi | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | +15.4% | 860 | jobs | |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass, FL | +0.0% | 1,170 | pay | |
| Eau Claire, WI | +0.0% | 670 | pay | |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | this area | 860 | ||
| Louisville, KY-IN | -0.1% | 4,590 | pay | |
| Tucson, AZ | -0.1% | 2,570 | pay | |
| Waco, TX | -0.3% | 860 | jobs | |
| Flint, MI | -2.5% | 860 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS?
About $98,555 a year at the median, or $8,213 a month: $76,380 in pay plus about $22,175 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in Gulfport-Biloxi?
The median was $76,380 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $45,580, the 90th $125,990, and the middle half earned $57,780 to $101,310.
Is Gulfport-Biloxi the most expensive area in Mississippi for accountants?
Yes. Its median of $76,380 is the highest of 7 areas in Mississippi. The Lower West Mississippi nonmetro area comes next at $74,910.
How many accountants work in Gulfport-Biloxi?
BLS counts about 860 in the May 2025 survey. That is 12% of the Mississippi total of 7,350. Only Jackson and the Upper East Mississippi nonmetro area have more in Mississippi.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in Gulfport-Biloxi?
Yes: $7,570 a year more at the median. The medians are $76,380 and $68,810.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.