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Optometrist Salary in South Carolina

Based on 480+ workers in South Carolina

Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026

Median Annual Salary (SC)

$137,450

$66.082/hr

vs National Average

$131,624

+4.4% vs national median

Salary Range (10th–90th)

$55K $163K

480 employed in South Carolina

Salary Distribution — Optometrist in South Carolina

Optometrist (SC) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual Salary
10th percentile$55,290
25th percentile$80,260
Median (50th percentile)$137,450
75th percentile$155,070
90th percentile$163,480

Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in South Carolina vs National

Historical Optometrist (South Carolina vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$98,460
2023$124,190
2024$137,450
Historical salary trend for Optometrist in South Carolina
YearSouth Carolina MedianNational Median
2022$98,460$121,162
2023$124,190$129,589
2024$137,450$131,624

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