As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Optical Manager in Columbus, GA is $65,523, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,260 weekly, or $5,460 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Optical Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Optical Manager in Columbus, GA vary widely, spanning from $49,926 to $78,808. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,359) and 75th percentile ($72,477), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,808 per year. This $15,118 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Clinical Operations, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Columbus Optical Manager often earn 8.3% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 779 statewide for Optical Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Optical Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Optical Manager Salary $49,926 Columbus, GA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Optical Manager Salary $57,359 Columbus, GA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Optical Manager Salary $65,523 Columbus, GA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Optical Manager Salary $72,477 Columbus, GA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Optical Manager Salary $78,808 Columbus, GA July 01, 2026
25% $57,359 10% $49,926 90% $78,808 75% $72,477 $65,523 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

Columbus, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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