Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Mississippi

In Mississippi, the median pay for ophthalmic medical technicians is $17.41 an hour ($36,220 a year). About 690 people work in this job there.

$17.41Median hourly pay
$31,190–$38,640Middle half of workers, yearly
690People in this job in Mississippi

That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($45,570). Mississippi ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for ophthalmic medical technicians in Mississippi

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.17$29,480
25% of workers$14.99$31,190
Half of workers (median)$17.41$36,220
75% of workers$18.58$38,640
90% of workers$21.70$45,140

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Mississippi metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Jackson$38,710130
Gulfport-Biloxi$37,29060

Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for ophthalmic medical technicians

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +21.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,800 openings a year (BLS)

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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$38,000
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$34,900

Other job titles for this job

Certified Ophthalmic Medical TechnicianCertified Ophthalmic Medical TechCertified Ophthalmic Surgical AssistantCertified Ophthalmic TechnicianCotCertified Ophthalmic Technician-surgical AssistantCot-saHealth TechnicianHealth TechOcular Care TechnicianOcular Care TechOphthalmic Diagnostic Sonographer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.