As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Publicist in Gulfport, MS is $46,702, equivalent to $22 per hour, $898 weekly, or $3,892 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Publicist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Publicist in Gulfport, MS vary widely, spanning from $35,610 to $57,404. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,896) and 75th percentile ($52,304), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,404 per year. This $11,408 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Campaign Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Gulfport Publicist often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Gulfport currently ranks 788 statewide for Publicist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Publicist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Publicist Salary $35,610 Gulfport, MS August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Publicist Salary $40,896 Gulfport, MS August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Publicist Salary $46,702 Gulfport, MS August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Publicist Salary $52,304 Gulfport, MS August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Publicist Salary $57,404 Gulfport, MS August 01, 2026
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What is a Publicist ?

A publicist is a person whose job is to generate and manage publicity for a company, a brand, or public figure - especially a celebrity - or for a work such as a book, film, or album. Publicists are public-relations specialists who have the role to maintain and represent the images of individuals, rather than representing an entire corporation or business. Publicists are also hired by public figures who want to maintain or protect their image. Publicists brand their clients by getting magazine, TV, newspaper, and website coverage. Most top-level publicists work in private practice, handling mu...

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  1. This Job:

    Publicist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Public Relations Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Publicist in Gulfport, MS. The base salary for Publicist ranges from $40,896 to $52,304 with the average base salary of $46,702. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,559 to $60,967 with the average total cash compensation of $53,399.

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About Gulfport, Mississippi    Gulfport is the second-largest city in Mississippi after the state capital, Jackson. Along with Biloxi, Gulfport is the other county seat of Harrison ....More

Gulfport, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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