Optometrists Salary in South Carolina
Optometrists in South Carolina earn a median of $145,950 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $145,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,740; the top 10% earn over $172,060. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in South Carolina
How much do optometrists make in South Carolina?
The median is $145,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,740 and the top 10% earn over $172,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.