Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,120 or more. The middle half of ophthalmic medical technicians in Jackson earn between $36,670 and $44,860.
- $29K10th
- $37K25th
- $39KMedian
- $45K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,770 | $3,398 | $19.60 |
| Median | $38,710 | $3,226 | $18.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,670 | $3,056 | $17.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,860 | $3,738 | $21.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Ophthalmic medical technicians in Jackson earn 10% more than the Mississippi average ($36,980) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($47,060). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $45,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $40,770 | $38,710 | $29,470 | $50,120 | 130 |
| Mississippi | $36,980 | $36,220 | $29,480 | $45,140 | 690 |
| United States | $47,060 | $45,570 | $35,700 | $61,940 | 71,010 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $40,770, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $34,040 a year, or $2,837 a month and $1,309 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% 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 ophthalmic medical technicians? 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 $40,770 buys what about $45,784 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 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 1st of 2 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Jackson$40,770
- Gulfport$39,000
Highest-paying cities for ophthalmic medical technicians
Santa Rosa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,160).
- Santa Rosa, CA$91,160
- San Francisco, CA$73,740
- San Jose, CA$68,910
- Minneapolis, MN$67,350
- Los Angeles, CA$64,620
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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salary in Jackson: questions
How much do ophthalmic medical technicians make an hour in Jackson?
$19.60 an hour on average, and $18.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmic medical technicians salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmic medical technicians take-home pay in Jackson?
About $34,040 a year ($2,837 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,770.
Do ophthalmic medical technicians earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($47,060).
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 29-2057; area Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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