South Carolina

Opticians, Dispensing Salary in South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$51,010
-1.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$24.53
 
10th Percentile
$36,240
Entry level
90th Percentile
$73,890
Senior level
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Salary Range

Opticians, Dispensings in South Carolina earn between $36,240 and $73,890, with a mean of $51,010. The national average for this role is $51,765.

$51,010 mean
10th Percentile$36,24090th Percentile$73,890

How South Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Carolina$51,010
National Average$51,765
New Jersey$69,680
Connecticut$69,290
Massachusetts$67,520
Hawaii$67,390
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.