Cost of hiring in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS
Customer Support Specialist is the largest of these 17 jobs in Gulfport-Biloxi, with about 2,270 people1. Medians run from $32,220 a year for virtual receptionists to $84,200 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Gulfport-Biloxi
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Assistant | -7.0% | 200 | |
| Accountant | -8.7% | 860 | |
| Recruiter | -9.4% | 760 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -11.9% | 40 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -15.2% | 950 | |
| Office Manager | -16.0% | 1,890 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -16.1% | 30 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -16.1% | 2,270 | |
| Project Coordinator | -17.7% | 520 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -18.5% | 740 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -19.9% | 1,670 | |
| Bookkeeper | -20.0% | 1,500 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -20.6% | 190 | |
| Executive Assistant | -20.8% | 140 | |
| Paralegal | -26.5% | 290 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -30.4% | 330 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -30.7% | 440 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $37,540 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $48,439 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Gulfport-Biloxi against the US
Gulfport-Biloxi pays below the US median for all 17 roles. The gap is smallest for HR assistants (-7.0%) and accountants (-8.7%) and largest for sales development representatives (-30.7%). The middle gap across all 17 is -17.7%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for recruiters, #213 of 521 areas by median pay; its lowest is for bookkeepers, #508 of 521.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Gulfport-Biloxi has more HR assistants (1.6% of these jobs here, against 0.6% nationally) and office managers (14.7% against 9.1%), and fewer executive assistants (1.1% against 2.9%) and data entry specialists (0.3% against 0.8%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Cleveland, TN is nearest, at -17.7%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | -17.6% | 14 | 4,330 |
| Johnstown, PA | -17.6% | 15 | 3,870 |
| Daphne-Fairhope, AL | -17.7% | 16 | 8,510 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | -17.7% (this area) | 17 | 12,820 |
| Cleveland, TN | -17.7% | 15 | 3,610 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | -17.8% | 14 | 3,760 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, project coordinators in Gulfport-Biloxi span $50,430–$146,890, the widest band (2.9×); paralegals the narrowest, $36,810–$65,170. Wider than nationally for HR assistants and e-commerce order specialists, narrower for sales development representatives and marketing specialists. Budget from the median for sales development representatives, project coordinators, e-commerce order specialists and 4 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($58,240 against a $48,520 median for sales development representatives).
Gulfport-Biloxi against Mississippi
Against Mississippi as a whole, Gulfport-Biloxi pays more for 11 of 17 roles, led by recruiters (+14.1%) and accountants (+12.2%), and less for 3, most of all e-commerce order specialists (-10.0%). It has the highest median in Mississippi for accountants, recruiters and HR assistants and 1 more role.
Other areas in Mississippi
By jobs in these roles, Gulfport-Biloxi is #3 of 7 areas in Mississippi. The table shows the other 6.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 25,750 | 17 |
| Upper East Mississippi (Nonmetro) | 16,090 | 17 |
| Lower East Mississippi (Nonmetro) | 9,210 | 17 |
| West Delta Mississippi (Nonmetro) | 6,720 | 16 |
| Lower West Mississippi (Nonmetro) | 6,110 | 15 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 5,210 | 15 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Gulfport-Biloxi?
Of the 17 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $84,200 a year, about $108,645 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $32,220.
Is hiring in Gulfport-Biloxi cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 17 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for sales development representatives (-30.7%).
Sources
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