Optometrists Salary in Mississippi
Optometrists in Mississippi earn a median of $108,070 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $108,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,470; the top 10% earn over $215,640. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Mississippi
How much do optometrists make in Mississippi?
The median is $108,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,470 and the top 10% earn over $215,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.