Optometrist salary in Mississippi
What optometrists earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$108,070$51.96 per hour
vs U.S.−21%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$94,360 – $165,540Top 10%: $215,640+
Jobs2400.74× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $129,080 | $62.06 | 110 |
| Jackson, MS | $122,770 | $59.03 | 60 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $104,240 | $50.11 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Optometrist pay in similar states
Louisiana · $118,060 West Virginia · $118,010 Wyoming · $111,400 Montana · $104,280 Idaho · $103,390 South Dakota · $102,320
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 optometrist make in Mississippi?
Optometrists in Mississippi earned a median of $108,070 a year ($51.96 an hour) in May 2025, 21% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $94,360 to $165,540.
Where in Mississippi do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $129,080.
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.