Optometrist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 1K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$161,560
$77.673/hr
vs National Average
$136,108
+18.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$94K – $215K
1K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $94,320 |
| 25th percentile | $123,250 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $161,560 |
| 75th percentile | $193,790 |
| 90th percentile | $215,340 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $135,250 |
| 2023 | $154,560 |
| 2024 | $153,750 |
| 2025 | $161,560 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $135,250 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $154,560 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $153,750 | $131,624 |
| 2025 | $161,560 | $136,108 |