Optometrists Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

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

Median annual salary $129,010 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $62.02
10th percentile $73,260
90th percentile $157,290
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,260
    25th
    $129,010
    50th (median)
    $129,010
    75th
    $129,010
    90th
    $157,290

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 159% Median Optometrists salary is 59% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $161,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,750
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $154,700
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $154,120
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $150,010
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $149,510

    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 Optometrists make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Hilton Head Island, SC is $62.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.62 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 4.3% below the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $73,260 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,010.