Opticians, Dispensing pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $23.08 an hour ($48,000 a year). About 890 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($47,260). South Carolina ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.43 | $36,240 |
| 25% of workers | $18.90 | $39,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.08 | $48,000 |
| 75% of workers | $29.50 | $61,360 |
| 90% of workers | $35.53 | $73,890 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $55,170 | 60 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $48,390 | 110 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $48,120 | 50 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $47,900 | 140 |
| Florence | $47,150 | 50 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $46,920 | 160 |
| Columbia | $46,150 | 130 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for opticians, dispensing
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $41,160 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $42,120 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $44,840 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $40,400 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $42,510 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $49,730 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,820 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $55,280 |
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