How much does an optician make in North Carolina?
$50,190a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in North Carolina. That is $24.13 an hour or $4,183 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.13
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,500Median: $50,190Highest 10%: $81,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,500 | $17.55 | |
| 25th | $38,620 | $18.57 | |
| Median | $50,190 | $24.13 | |
| 75th | $73,080 | $35.13 | |
| 90th | $81,340 | $39.11 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greensboro, NC | $59,420 |
| Durham, NC | $58,310 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $57,780 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $55,990 |
| Burlington, NC | $55,530 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $54,900 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $52,390 |
| Charlotte, NC | $51,620 |
| Asheville, NC | $49,110 |
| Raleigh, NC | $47,090 |
| Wilmington, NC | $45,400 |
| Hickory, NC | $40,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 11. Virginia | $55,820 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $51,980 |
| 13. Ohio | $50,500 |
| 14. North Carolina | $50,190 |
| 15. Tennessee | $49,840 |
| 16. Washington | $49,220 |
| 17. Oregon | $49,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $24.13 ($50,190 a year).
Do opticians make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $50,190 against $47,260 nationally, 6% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for optician pay?
North Carolina ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays opticians the most?
Greensboro-High Point, NC, with a median of $59,420 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.