How much does an optometrist make in Mississippi?
$108,100a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Mississippi. That is $51.96 an hour or $9,006 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.96
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,470Median: $108,100Highest 10%: $215,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,470 | $30.51 | |
| 25th | $94,360 | $45.37 | |
| Median | $108,100 | $51.96 | |
| 75th | $165,500 | $79.59 | |
| 90th | $215,600 | $103.67 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $129,100 |
| Jackson, MS | $122,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 44. Louisiana | $118,100 |
| 45. West Virginia | $118,000 |
| 46. Wyoming | $111,400 |
| 47. Mississippi | $108,100 |
| 48. Montana | $104,300 |
| 49. Idaho | $103,400 |
| 50. South Dakota | $102,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $51.96 ($108,100 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $108,100 against $136,600 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for optometrist pay?
Mississippi ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays optometrists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $129,100 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.