Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $39,130 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.81
10th percentile $30,140
90th percentile $63,040
Employed locally 220
National median $44,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,140
    25th
    $36,020
    50th (median)
    $39,130
    75th
    $50,540
    90th
    $63,040

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,960
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $36,030
    Hattiesburg, MS $32,410

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,400
    Nurse Practitioners $124,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,640
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,900
    Pharmacists $131,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Jackson, MS is $18.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Jackson, MS is 11.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,140 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,020.