South Carolina

Optometrists Salary in South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$129,570
-8.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$62.29
 
10th Percentile
$51,740
Entry level
90th Percentile
$172,060
Senior level
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Salary Range

Optometrists in South Carolina earn between $51,740 and $172,060, with a mean of $129,570. The national average for this role is $141,554.

$129,570 mean
10th Percentile$51,74090th Percentile$172,060

How South Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Carolina$129,570
National Average$141,554
Alaska$165,120
New Jersey$161,110
North Carolina$161,030
Maine$160,730
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Data Source

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