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Optometrists average salary by city in South Carolina
- Charleston$137,480
- Greenville$130,610
- Columbia$130,130
- Myrtle Beach$129,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $137,480 | $154,660 | $96,820 | $99,037 | 101 |
| Greenville | $130,610 | $149,380 | $95,120 | $94,699 | 93 |
| Columbia | $130,130 | $156,350 | $78,420 | $94,396 | 94 |
| Myrtle Beach | $129,270 | $150,010 | $102,640 | $93,853 | 94 |
*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 29-1041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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