How much does an optician make in Mississippi?
$36,680a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Mississippi. That is $17.63 an hour or $3,057 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.63
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,180Median: $36,680Highest 10%: $47,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,180 | $13.55 | |
| 25th | $30,670 | $14.75 | |
| Median | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| 75th | $42,880 | $20.62 | |
| 90th | $47,210 | $22.70 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $47,620 |
| Jackson, MS | $37,580 |
| Gulfport, MS | $37,530 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $36,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 47. West Virginia | $38,120 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $37,940 |
| 49. Alabama | $36,880 |
| 50. Mississippi | $36,680 |
| 51. Louisiana | $36,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $17.63 ($36,680 a year).
Do opticians make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $36,680 against $47,260 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for optician pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays opticians the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $47,620 a year.
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.