Optometrists Salary in North Carolina

Median Salary

$161,560

per year

Hourly Rate

$77.67

per hour

Employment

1,140

in North Carolina

vs. National Avg

+18.3%

National: $136,570

📊 Compared to the national median of $136,570, North Carolina pays 18.3% MORE for Optometrists positions.

Purchasing Power

$171,144

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

94.4

6% below national avg

Rent/Income

10%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

10th

$94,320

25th

$123,250

Median

$161,560

75th

$193,790

90th

$215,340

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