Optometrist Salary in South Carolina
Based on 480+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$145,950
$70.168/hr
vs National Average
$136,108
+7.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $172K
480 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,740 |
| 25th percentile | $93,980 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $145,950 |
| 75th percentile | $163,510 |
| 90th percentile | $172,060 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,460 |
| 2023 | $124,190 |
| 2024 | $137,450 |
| 2025 | $145,950 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,460 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $124,190 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $137,450 | $131,624 |
| 2025 | $145,950 | $136,108 |