How does Gulfport HVAC pay compare to the Mississippi average?

Gulfport HVAC technicians earn $44,778/year, which is $878 above the Mississippi state median of $43,900 (+2%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Gulfport?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Gulfport are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$53,278), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Gulfport, Mississippi · HVAC Technician Salary

$44,778/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Gulfport, Mississippi?

The median HVAC technician salary in Gulfport, Mississippi is $44,778 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $33,136 and $59,555 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Gulfport, Mississippi, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $33,136 at the 25th percentile to $59,555 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$33,136

Median

$44,778

75th Percentile

$59,555

vs. State Median

+2%

Salary by Experience Level in Gulfport

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$31,345	$15/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$39,405	$19/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs

Level

Est. Annual

Apprentice / Helper

0–2 yrs

Will train; EPA 608 not yet required

$31,345

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$39,405

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Gulfport

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K

With cert: ~$48,278/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium

With cert: ~$53,278/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$48,978/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Gulfport

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$44,778	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$51,047	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$52,838	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$59,107

How Gulfport Compares

vs. Mississippi Median

State median: $43,900/yr

+2% (+$878)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

-17% (-$9,450)

Jackson

Est. median: $46,095/yr

+$1,317

Biloxi

Est. median: $44,339/yr

-$439

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Data Sources

City salary estimate derived from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021) with metro-area wage adjustment factors. Certification premiums from ACCA contractor salary survey 2024. Live listing data from HVACJobs.IO employer-posted positions with verified salary ranges.

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Other cities in Mississippi:

Jackson — $46,095 Biloxi — $44,339 Hattiesburg — $42,583 ← Mississippi overview

Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026