The median annual wage for Optometrists in North Carolina is $153,750 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $159,420.
At the median that is about $73.92 per hour. An estimated 1,400 people work as optometrists in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $153,750 |
| Mean (annual) | $159,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $73.92 |
| 10th percentile | $72,310 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 1,400 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.