Optometrists Salary in North Carolina
Optometrists in North Carolina earn a median of $161,560 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $161,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $94,320; the top 10% earn over $215,340. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in North Carolina
How much do optometrists make in North Carolina?
The median is $161,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $94,320 and the top 10% earn over $215,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+18% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.