Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Mississippi

Opticians, dispensing in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $39,180 a year) and the least in Hattiesburg ($37,800), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the opticians, dispensing average at $37,590 and the median at $36,680 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,770.

Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$39,180
Jackson$38,220
Hattiesburg$37,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$39,180	$37,530	$35,400	$32,826	90
Jackson	$38,220	$37,580	$29,840	$32,093	89
Hattiesburg	$37,800	$36,770	$28,320	$31,772	88

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

Opticians, Dispensing salary in other states

Opticians, Dispensing 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 29-2081.
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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