Optometrists Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • North Carolina
Optometrists in North Carolina earn a median salary of $154,271 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +14.4% vs the national median of $134,830. An estimated 1,220 optometrists are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $125,700 to $167,980 depending on location.
$154,271
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$167,980
Highest paying metro
$125,700
Lowest paying metro
1,220
Employed in North Carolina
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Optometrists salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | $167,980 | $125,900 | $198,380 | 40 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $166,920 | $125,310 | $189,290 | 80 |
| Winston, NC | $162,090 | $134,930 | $177,500 | 90 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $161,820 | $132,780 | $171,380 | 40 |
| Durham, NC | $159,190 | $129,900 | $199,490 | 50 |
| Central North Carolina | $157,380 | $118,930 | $172,140 | 40 |
| Wilmington, NC | $155,760 | $129,130 | — | 130 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $154,700 | $101,600 | $190,790 | 330 |
| Raleigh, NC | $153,730 | $124,760 | $194,330 | 320 |
| Hickory, NC | $131,710 | $131,710 | $170,420 | 40 |
| Western North Carolina | $125,700 | $67,420 | $178,840 | 60 |