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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in South Carolina
- Spartanburg$54,910
- Charleston$52,520
- Myrtle Beach$51,620
- Greenville$51,340
- Hilton Head Island$49,090
- Columbia$48,720
- Florence$48,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $54,910 | $55,170 | $43,050 | $44,975 | 91 |
| Charleston | $52,520 | $47,900 | $42,430 | $43,213 | 101 |
| Myrtle Beach | $51,620 | $48,390 | $38,280 | $42,550 | 94 |
| Greenville | $51,340 | $46,920 | $39,910 | $42,343 | 93 |
| Hilton Head Island | $49,090 | $48,120 | $38,680 | $40,685 | 98 |
| Columbia | $48,720 | $46,150 | $38,200 | $40,412 | 94 |
| Florence | $48,270 | $47,150 | $37,340 | $40,080 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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