Optometrist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 1K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$153,750
$73.918/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
+16.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$72K – —
1K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,310 |
| 25th percentile | $121,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $153,750 |
| 75th percentile | $189,290 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $135,250 |
| 2023 | $154,560 |
| 2024 | $153,750 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $135,250 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $154,560 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $153,750 | $131,624 |