The median annual wage for Optometrists in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC is $131,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $139,890.
Pay spans roughly $97,740 at the 10th percentile to $189,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $63.32 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as optometrists in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC.
| Median (annual) | $131,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $139,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $63.32 |
| 10th percentile | $97,740 |
| 90th percentile | $189,190 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.