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
| Percentile | Annual 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
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,460 |
| 2023 | $124,190 |
| 2024 | $137,450 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,460 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $124,190 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $137,450 | $131,624 |