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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 (18% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)

Gulfport, MS job market overview (May 2026)

The Gulfport, MS job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 118 active job postings tracked here, 47% 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-time15—$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time7——
Temporary2——
Contract2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail58—$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants47——
Consumer Goods25—$17.57/hr n=6
Healthcare7——
Professional Services4——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Server / Host12
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist10
  • Retail Associate9
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Crew / Cashier7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons6
  • 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

  • Retail58
  • Food Service / Restaurants47
  • Consumer Goods25
  • Healthcare7
  • Professional Services4
  • Transportation & Logistics3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified91 · 77%
  • Part-time15 · 13%
  • Full-time7 · 6%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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