Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $46,960 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.58
10th percentile $27,950
90th percentile $59,990
Employed locally 50
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,950
    25th
    $28,880
    50th (median)
    $46,960
    75th
    $48,530
    90th
    $59,990

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 58% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Opticians, Dispensing

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,750
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $68,790
    Barnstable Town, MA $66,880
    New Jersey $66,250
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $65,870
    New Haven, CT $64,990

    Nearby metros — Opticians, Dispensing salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $62,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,220
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,980
    Spartanburg, SC $49,810
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $47,220
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $47,150

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,480
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,670
    Pharmacists $134,000
    Nurse Practitioners $116,500
    Dental Hygienists $85,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Hilton Head Island, SC is $22.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.90 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 0.9% above the national median of $46,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Opticians, Dispensing in Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $27,950 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,880.