The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in North Carolina is $49,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,600.
Pay spans roughly $35,600 at the 10th percentile to $78,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.83 per hour. An estimated 1,890 people work as opticians, dispensing in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $49,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.83 |
| 10th percentile | $35,600 |
| 90th percentile | $78,100 |
| Employment | 1,890 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.