Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #51 of 51 · MS
27.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,590 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,680
Employment 560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,180P25 $30,670 Median $36,680P75 $42,880P90 $47,210
About 80% of opticians, dispensings in Mississippi earn between $28,180 and $47,210. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean opticians, dispensing salary in Mississippi is $37,590, about 27.4% below the U.S. average ($51,770). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $41,640 | $39,700 | 30 |
| Jackson, MS | $37,580 | $38,220 | 130 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $37,530 | $39,180 | 70 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $36,770 | $37,800 | 30 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $35,750 | $36,470 | 40 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $35,400 | $35,760 | 110 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $34,770 | $36,090 | 70 |