Optometrists Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #37 of 51 · SC
8.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $129,570 ≈ $62/hr
Median annual salary $145,950
Employment 480
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,740P25 $93,980 Median $145,950P75 $163,510P90 $172,060
About 80% of optometristss in South Carolina earn between $51,740 and $172,060. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean optometrists salary in South Carolina is $129,570, about 8.5% below the U.S. average ($141,550). That works out to roughly $62/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | $156,350 | $130,130 | 90 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $154,660 | $137,480 | 70 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $150,010 | $129,270 | 50 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $149,380 | $130,610 | 70 |