Mississippi

Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$37,590
-27.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$18.07
 
10th Percentile
$28,180
Entry level
90th Percentile
$47,210
Senior level
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Salary Range

Opticians, Dispensings in Mississippi earn between $28,180 and $47,210, with a mean of $37,590. The national average for this role is $51,765.

$37,590 mean
10th Percentile$28,18090th Percentile$47,210

How Mississippi Compares

LocationMean Salary
Mississippi$37,590
National Average$51,765
New Jersey$69,680
Connecticut$69,290
Massachusetts$67,520
Hawaii$67,390
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Mississippi. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.