Opticians, Dispensing pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,520 or more. The middle half of opticians, dispensing in Jackson earn between $29,840 and $43,350.
- $25K10th
- $30K25th
- $38KMedian
- $43K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,220 | $3,185 | $18.38 |
| Median | $37,580 | $3,132 | $18.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,840 | $2,487 | $14.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,350 | $3,612 | $20.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Opticians, dispensing in Jackson earn about the same as the Mississippi average ($37,590) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($51,770). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $47,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $38,220 | $37,580 | $24,890 | $47,520 | 130 |
| Mississippi | $37,590 | $36,680 | $28,180 | $47,210 | 560 |
| United States | $51,770 | $47,260 | $35,610 | $76,750 | 73,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Opticians, Dispensing salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $38,220, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $32,093 a year, or $2,674 a month and $1,234 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for opticians, dispensing? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $38,220 buys what about $42,921 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Opticians, Dispensing salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 2nd of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Gulfport pays the most ($39,180).
- Gulfport$39,180
- Jackson$38,220
- Hattiesburg$37,800
Highest-paying cities for opticians, dispensing
Bridgeport, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,410).
- Bridgeport, CT$74,410
- Norwich, CT$72,040
- Waterbury, CT$70,540
- Santa Rosa, CA$70,420
- Syracuse, NY$70,310
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Opticians, Dispensing salary in Jackson: questions
How much do opticians, dispensing make an hour in Jackson?
$18.38 an hour on average, and $18.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level opticians, dispensing salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the opticians, dispensing take-home pay in Jackson?
About $32,093 a year ($2,674 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,220.
Do opticians, dispensing earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($51,770).
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; area Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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