DOL Median (South Carolina)
$102,125
vs National
-10.7%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$107,162
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$102,125
-10.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in South Carolina earns $102,125 in nominal terms, which is 10.7% below the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $107,162 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DOCTOR'S EXCHANGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, P.C. | $118,450 | 3 |
| FOCUS EYECARE CENTER, PC | $85,800 | 4 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in South Carolina?
The median Optometrists salary in South Carolina is $102,125 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is South Carolina a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in South Carolina earns 10.7% less than the national median of $114,400, or $107,162 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.