How much does an Optician make in Gulfport, MS? The average Optician salary in Gulfport, MS is $46,858 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $41,507 and $53,909. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Optician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Optician Salary $36,635 Gulfport,MS February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Optician Salary $41,507 Gulfport,MS February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Optician Salary $46,858 Gulfport,MS February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Optician Salary $53,909 Gulfport,MS February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Optician Salary $60,329 Gulfport,MS February 26, 2024
25% $41,507 10% $36,635 90% $60,329 75% $53,909 $46,858 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Promotion: Developing and implementing promotional activities to attract and increase the awareness of customers in buying products.

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Point of Sale: Accepting payments from customers for goods and services either in person or online.

Customer Service 22%
Promotion 2.03%
Point of Sale 1.49%
Others 74.48%

Job Description for Optician

Optician measures and fits contact lenses and eyeglass frames based on prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Takes precision measurements of eyes using a pupilometer and other devices to ensure proper fit of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Being an Optician assists and advises customers in selecting frames based on their prescription, lifestyle needs, and style preferences. Inspects lenses for quality, fits and adjusts eyewear, and repairs eyewear as needed. Additionally, Optician instructs customer on correct eyeglasses and contact lens care and maintenance. May process work orders and sales. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Applicable License. Requires Licensed Optician. Typically reports to a manager. Optician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Optician salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Optician, the highest Optician salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Optician salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Optician salary is in Miami, FL, where the Optician salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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About Gulfport, Mississippi    Gulfport is the second-largest city in Mississippi after the state capital, Jackson. Along with Biloxi, Gulfport is the other county seat of Harrison ....More

Gulfport, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Gulfport, Mississippi

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