How much does an optician make in Jackson?
$37,580a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $18.07 an hour or $3,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.07
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 272 of 318
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,890Median: $37,580Highest 10%: $47,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,890 | $11.97 | |
| 25th | $29,840 | $14.35 | |
| Median | $37,580 | $18.07 | |
| 75th | $43,350 | $20.84 | |
| 90th | $47,520 | $22.85 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for opticians.
| Memphis, TN | $47,620 |
| Gulfport, MS | $37,530 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $333,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $297,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $237,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $200,500 |
| Dentist | $150,000 |
| Pharmacist | $132,100 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,700 |
| Optometrist | $122,800 |
| Veterinarian | $104,400 |
| Physical Therapist | $103,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $18.07 ($37,580 a year).
Do opticians make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $37,580 against $47,260 nationally, 20% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $36,680, so Jackson pays 2% more.
Where does Jackson rank for optician pay?
272 of 318 metro areas with data.
How much does an optician make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,520 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.