The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in South Carolina is $46,830 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,760.
Pay spans roughly $31,260 at the 10th percentile to $71,300 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.52 per hour. An estimated 870 people work as opticians, dispensing in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $46,830 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.52 |
| 10th percentile | $31,260 |
| 90th percentile | $71,300 |
| Employment | 870 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.