How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in South Carolina?
$40,400a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmic medical technicians in South Carolina. That is $19.42 an hour or $3,367 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.42
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,000Median: $40,400Highest 10%: $51,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,000 | $15.87 | |
| 25th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| Median | $40,400 | $19.42 | |
| 75th | $47,200 | $22.69 | |
| 90th | $51,360 | $24.69 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $47,540 |
| Charleston, SC | $46,790 |
| Greenville, SC | $40,400 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $38,740 |
| Columbia, SC | $38,570 |
| Augusta, GA | $37,300 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $36,200 |
| Florence, SC | $34,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmic medical technicians.
| 32. Indiana | $43,490 |
| 33. South Dakota | $42,430 |
| 34. Virginia | $40,920 |
| 35. South Carolina | $40,400 |
| 36. Ohio | $40,350 |
| 37. Missouri | $40,290 |
| 38. Georgia | $39,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $19.42 ($40,400 a year).
Do ophthalmic medical technicians make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $40,400 against $45,570 nationally, 11% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for ophthalmic medical technician pay?
South Carolina ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays ophthalmic medical technicians the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $47,540 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.