How much does an ophthalmologist make in South Carolina?
$214,200a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in South Carolina. That is $102.96 an hour or $17,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $102.96
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $173,800Median: $214,200Highest 10%: $421,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $173,800 | $83.56 | |
| 25th | $188,700 | $90.71 | |
| Median | $214,200 | $102.96 | |
| 75th | $357,800 | $172.00 | |
| 90th | $421,500 | $202.66 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmologists.
| 22. Tennessee | $231,000 |
| 23. Missouri | $228,400 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $215,800 |
| 25. South Carolina | $214,200 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $213,900 |
| 27. South Dakota | $212,000 |
| 28. Maryland | $211,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $102.96 ($214,200 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $214,200 against $300,100 nationally, 29% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for ophthalmologist pay?
South Carolina ranks 25 of 34 states.
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.