Structural Welder Jobs in Gulfport, MS
Weld hulls, decks, bulkheads, and steel structures — new build and repair.
What structural welders earn around Gulfport
Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics for Gulfport-Biloxi, MS Metro Area, via the U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop. Cost of living here runs about 11% below the national average — your paycheck goes further. AMS pays competitive marine-industry rates — specific pay is discussed when you apply.
What a structural welder does at AMS
Structural welders build and repair the steel that holds a vessel together — hulls, bulkheads, decks, foundations, catwalks, and platforms — welding to structural code on onshore and offshore projects, new constructions, retrofits, and repairs. Flux-core, stick, and MIG in tight, out-of-position spots. AMS handles every aspect to the highest quality standards.
Marine work in the Gulfport market
Gulfport and the Mississippi coast carry a working marine-industrial base of new-construction and repair yards along the harbor, a short run from the big Pascagoula yards. It's part of the Mississippi market AMS recruits from.
- Bollinger Gulfport
- Gulf Ship
Named as public-record market activity — where marine work happens in this area, not a statement of AMS contracts.
- Metro population
- 418,452
- Median household income
- $61,266
- Average commute
- 26 min
- Cost of living (US = 100)
- 88.937
Source: U.S. Census ACS · BEA.
Structural Welder jobs in Gulfport — FAQ
How much do structural welders make in Gulfport, MS?
In the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS Metro Area, structural welders earn a median of about $30.50 per hour — typically $18.73–$30.50 per hour (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics via the U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop). AMS pays competitive marine-industry rates; the pay for a specific role is discussed when you apply.
Does AMS hire structural welders in Gulfport?
AMS recruits structural welders across the Gulf Coast, including the Gulfport market, for marine fabrication and repair work. Apply and tell us your trade, your experience, and whether you can travel.
What do I need to get hired as a structural welder?
Welding roles generally require current certification and the ability to pass a weld test. All roles require the ability to pass a shipyard safety orientation and a drug screen, and a TWIC card is often needed for yard access. Bring your certifications and experience — apply and an AMS representative will go over the specifics.
Is travel or per-diem work available?
AMS staffs marine projects across the Gulf Coast, and travel with per-diem is common in this trade. If you're open to traveling for the right job, note it on your application — it opens up more work.
Ready to work as a structural welder in Gulfport?
Tell us your trade and experience — an AMS representative will follow up. Résumé optional.