The median annual wage for Optometrists in Columbia, SC is $137,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $117,800.
Pay spans roughly $53,190 at the 10th percentile to $156,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $65.99 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as optometrists in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $137,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $117,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $65.99 |
| 10th percentile | $53,190 |
| 90th percentile | $156,070 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.