How much does an optometrist make in South Carolina?
$146,000a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in South Carolina. That is $70.17 an hour or $12,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.17
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,740Median: $146,000Highest 10%: $172,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,740 | $24.88 | |
| 25th | $93,980 | $45.18 | |
| Median | $146,000 | $70.17 | |
| 75th | $163,500 | $78.61 | |
| 90th | $172,100 | $82.72 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $157,200 |
| Columbia, SC | $156,400 |
| Charleston, SC | $154,700 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $150,000 |
| Greenville, SC | $149,400 |
| Augusta, GA | $130,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 12. Massachusetts | $151,700 |
| 13. Florida | $151,700 |
| 14. Connecticut | $150,300 |
| 15. South Carolina | $146,000 |
| 16. Illinois | $145,600 |
| 17. Alabama | $145,100 |
| 18. New Mexico | $144,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $70.17 ($146,000 a year).
Do optometrists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $146,000 against $136,600 nationally, 7% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for optometrist pay?
South Carolina ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays optometrists the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $157,200 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.