Optician, Dispensing salary in Mississippi
What opticians, dispensing earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,680$17.63 per hour
vs U.S.−22%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$30,670 – $42,880Top 10%: $47,210+
Jobs5601.01× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $47,620 | $22.89 | 220 |
| Jackson, MS | $37,580 | $18.07 | 130 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $35,400 | $17.02 | 110 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $37,530 | $18.04 | 70 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $34,770 | $16.72 | 70 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $35,750 | $17.19 | 40 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $36,770 | $17.68 | 30 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $41,640 | $20.02 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Missouri · $38,750 Texas · $38,720 West Virginia · $38,120 Oklahoma · $37,940 Alabama · $36,880 Louisiana · $36,360
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510
Questions
How much does an optician, dispensing make in Mississippi?
Opticians, Dispensing in Mississippi earned a median of $36,680 a year ($17.63 an hour) in May 2025, 22% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $30,670 to $42,880.
Where in Mississippi do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $47,620.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.