Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in South Carolina
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in South Carolina earn a median of $34,140 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($39,460)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,870; the top 10% earn over $68,910. Nationally the range is $33,530 to $57,380.
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Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians pay in South Carolina
How much do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make in South Carolina?
The median is $34,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,870 and the top 10% earn over $68,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for ophthalmic laboratory technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 40 (−13% vs. the national median of $39,460). Living costs are not included.