How much does an optometrist make in Jackson?
$122,800a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $59.02 an hour or $10,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.02
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 166 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,080Median: $122,800Highest 10%: $202,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,080 | $33.69 | |
| 25th | $96,230 | $46.26 | |
| Median | $122,800 | $59.02 | |
| 75th | $135,700 | $65.25 | |
| 90th | $202,800 | $97.49 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for optometrists.
| Memphis, TN | $129,100 |
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 |
| Veterinarian | $104,400 |
| Physical Therapist | $103,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $101,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $59.02 ($122,800 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $122,800 against $136,600 nationally, 10% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $108,100, so Jackson pays 14% more.
Where does Jackson rank for optometrist pay?
166 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does an optometrist make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $202,800 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.