How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make in South Carolina?
$34,140a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians in South Carolina. That is $16.41 an hour or $2,845 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.41
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,870Median: $34,140Highest 10%: $68,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,870 | $11.96 | |
| 25th | $26,430 | $12.71 | |
| Median | $34,140 | $16.41 | |
| 75th | $47,700 | $22.93 | |
| 90th | $68,910 | $33.13 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $42,280 |
| Columbia, SC | $36,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
| 36. Oklahoma | $35,620 |
| 37. Mississippi | $35,230 |
| 38. Virginia | $34,170 |
| 39. South Carolina | $34,140 |
| 40. Iowa | $33,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic laboratory technician make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $16.41 ($34,140 a year).
Do ophthalmic laboratory technicians make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $34,140 against $39,460 nationally, 13% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for ophthalmic laboratory technician pay?
South Carolina ranks 39 of 40 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays ophthalmic laboratory technicians the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $42,280 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.