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Gulfport, MS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+17 this week — 17 added vs 0 removed)

Gulfport, MS job market overview (May 2026)

The Gulfport, MS job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 128 active job postings tracked here, 45% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and server / host, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and server / host.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Gulfport, MS job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Gulfport, MS.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14—$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time7——
Contract5——
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail57—$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants57——
Consumer Goods25—$17.57/hr n=6
Healthcare7——
Professional Services4——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Server / Host12
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist10
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Retail Associate8
  • Cook / Kitchen7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Waiters and Waitresses5
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop3
  • Pharmacy Technicians2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail57
  • Food Service / Restaurants57
  • Consumer Goods25
  • Healthcare7
  • Professional Services4
  • Energy4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified99 · 77%
  • Part-time14 · 11%
  • Full-time7 · 5%
  • Contract5 · 4%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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