The median annual wage for Optometrists in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC is $159,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $169,050.
At the median that is about $76.54 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as optometrists in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC.
| Median (annual) | $159,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $169,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $76.54 |
| 10th percentile | $97,340 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.