verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Optometrist Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$108,070/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.96/hr
▼ 21% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
240
public U.S. Median
$136,570
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$124,286 #41 of 51

Optometrist pay in Mississippi, explained

Optometrists in Mississippi earn a median of $108,070 per year ($51.96 per hour), which is 21% below the national median of $136,570. Entry-level workers earn around $63,470, while the most experienced optometrists reach about $215,640. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $108,070 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $108,070 is worth about $124,286 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #41 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Optometrist pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,470
$30.51/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$108,070
$51.96/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$215,640
$103.67/hr

Optometrist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $108,070 $124,286
Alabama $145,090 $163,347 −$37,020
Tennessee $134,170 $146,043 −$26,100
Arkansas $124,470 $143,173 −$16,400
Louisiana $118,060 $133,844 −$9,990

Optometrist in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do optometrists make in Mississippi?

Optometrists in Mississippi earn a median of $108,070 per year ($51.96 per hour), compared with $136,570 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay optometrists well?

At $108,070, Mississippi pays 21% below the national median for optometrists. An estimated 240 work in the state.

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