Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $32,410 -26.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.58
10th percentile $30,070
90th percentile $45,970
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,070
    25th
    $30,070
    50th (median)
    $32,410
    75th
    $39,100
    90th
    $45,970

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,440
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $65,000
    Duluth, MN-WI $61,880
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,810
    Minnesota $60,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,790

    Nearby metros — Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jackson, MS $39,130
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,960
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $36,030

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $64,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $46,470
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $31,240
    Nurse Practitioners $113,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,000
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $51,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Medical Technicians make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Hattiesburg, MS is $15.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.10 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 26.5% below the national median of $44,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,070 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,070.