The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Columbia, SC is $44,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,060.
Pay spans roughly $35,080 at the 10th percentile to $66,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.33 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as opticians, dispensing in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $44,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,060 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.33 |
| 10th percentile | $35,080 |
| 90th percentile | $66,100 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.