As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Optical Manager in Columbus, OH is $89,246, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,716 weekly, or $7,437 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, OH vary widely, spanning from $68,005 to $107,348. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,128) and 75th percentile ($98,721), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,348 per year. This $20,593 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 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 445 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 $68,005 Columbus, OH September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Optical Manager Salary $78,128 Columbus, OH September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Optical Manager Salary $89,246 Columbus, OH September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Optical Manager Salary $98,721 Columbus, OH September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Optical Manager Salary $107,348 Columbus, OH September 01, 2026
25% $78,128 10% $68,005 90% $107,348 75% $98,721 $89,246 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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