Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Mississippi

Ophthalmic medical technicians in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $40,770 a year) and the least in Gulfport ($39,000), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the ophthalmic medical technicians average at $36,980 and the median at $36,220 for 690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,060.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$40,770
Gulfport$39,000

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$40,770	$38,710	$36,670	$34,040	89
Gulfport	$39,000	$37,290	$33,610	$32,688	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other states

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2057.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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