Opticians, Dispensing Salary in South Carolina
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Carolina
$46,830
National Median
$46,560
Employment
870
Entry Level (10th)
$31,260
Top Earners (90th)
$71,300
How South Carolina Compares
South Carolina pays $561,600/yr more than the national median for opticians, dispensings.
There are 0.382 opticians, dispensing jobs per 1,000 workers in South Carolina (location quotient: 0.74).
Other States for Opticians, Dispensing
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $66,250 | 2,260 |
| Connecticut | $64,780 | 580 |
| Massachusetts | $63,810 | 1,430 |
| New York | $60,100 | 5,180 |
| District of Columbia | $59,110 | 60 |
| California | $57,770 | 8,180 |
| Vermont | $57,500 | 90 |
| Florida | $56,920 | 5,030 |
| Alaska | $56,260 | 90 |
| Hawaii | $56,090 | 160 |
| Virginia | $54,320 | 2,500 |
| Rhode Island | $50,380 | 280 |
| North Carolina | $49,570 | 1,890 |
| Oregon | $49,550 | 1,090 |
| New Hampshire | $49,400 | 500 |
| Minnesota | $49,020 | 1,630 |
| Washington | $48,320 | 2,000 |
| Ohio | $48,080 | 3,190 |
| Tennessee | $47,850 | 1,640 |
| Maryland | $47,710 | 1,170 |