The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Charleston-North Charleston, SC is $47,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,630.
Pay spans roughly $35,600 at the 10th percentile to $74,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.67 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as opticians, dispensing in Charleston-North Charleston, SC.
| Median (annual) | $47,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,630 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.67 |
| 10th percentile | $35,600 |
| 90th percentile | $74,220 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.