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Opticians (Dispensing) Salary in Mississippi

Opticians (Dispensing) in Mississippi earn a median of $36,680 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$36,680
vs. U.S. median
−22% ($47,260)
Rank among states
50 of 51
Jobs in the state
560

Pay range in Mississippi

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,180; the top 10% earn over $47,210. Nationally the range is $35,610 to $76,750.

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Opticians (Dispensing) pay in Mississippi

How much do opticians (dispensing) make in Mississippi?

The median is $36,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,180 and the top 10% earn over $47,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Mississippi a good state for opticians (dispensing)?

On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−22% vs. the national median of $47,260). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses