Optometrists in North Carolina
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | North Carolina | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $153,750 | $134,830 | +14.0% vs US |
| State Rank | #9 of 51 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 1,400 jobs | 41,890 jobs | 3.3% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $72,310 | $34.77 |
| 25th Percentile | $121,990 | $58.65 |
| Median | $153,750 | $73.92 |
| 75th Percentile | $189,290 | $91.01 |
| 90th Percentile | — | — |
