Electrician Salary in Gulfport
Metro area wage data from the BLS OEWS program (May 2025), with Davis-Bacon journey-level scale from IBEW Local 903, effective December 2025.
How to become an electrician →Figures come from public sources and may not match the current contract; confirm with the local before making decisions.
IBEW Local 903 is the union local for electricians on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
IBEW Local 903 is the union local for electricians in Gulfport; its hall is on 32nd Street in Gulfport, with a second office in Hattiesburg. Union apprenticeship applicants must live in one of twelve south Mississippi counties, including Harrison, Hancock and Jackson on the coast. Applicants need Algebra 1 and a score of 4 or better on the aptitude test, which covers algebra and reading comprehension.
IBEW Local 903 inside wireman Journey-Level Rate
Union scale reflects the IBEW Local 903 inside wireman journey-level rate from the applicable Davis-Bacon wage determination. The BLS area median reflects all electricians across all employment types and experience levels.
| Training Center | IBEW Local 903 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee |
| Address | P.O. Drawer L, Gulfport, MS 39502 |
| Phone | (228) 863-6939 |
| Website | lu903.com |
| Minimum Score | 4 out of 9The test covers algebra and reading comprehension. Successful completion of Algebra 1 is required to apply. |
Applying to IBEW Local 903?
Check with IBEW Local 903 for its current application requirements, including any aptitude test.
What to expect →All electricians, union and non-union, all experience levels
All electricians, union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.
| Annual Median Wage | $62,440 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $60,570 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $30.02 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $29.12 |
| Total Employed | 2,010 |
| Area Type | Metropolitan Area |
No other Mississippi metro has a published rate yet. These are the nearest metros in other states, within 300 miles, nearest first. Journey-level rates are sourced from Davis-Bacon wage determinations, state prevailing wage determinations, or, where a local publishes one directly, its own collective bargaining agreement.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 47-2111). How we build these figures →