Opticians, Dispensing Salary in North Carolina

Median Salary

$50,190

per year

Hourly Rate

$24.13

per hour

Employment

2,020

in North Carolina

vs. National Avg

+6.2%

National: $47,260

📊 Compared to the national median of $47,260, North Carolina pays 6.2% MORE for Opticians, Dispensing positions.

Purchasing Power

$53,167

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

94.4

6% below national avg

Rent/Income

31%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

10th

$36,500

25th

$38,620

Median

$50,190

75th

$73,080

90th

$81,340

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).