Optometrist Jobs in North Carolina
Optometrist Jobs in North Carolina with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
91+ positions available
91+ Optometrist Jobs in North Carolina Available Now
These 28 roles pay ~$291k median with 7.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How North Carolina Compares for Optometrist Pay
North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own optometrist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Optometrist roles in North Carolina advertise $26k above the $155k median across the 31 states we can measure, where Louisiana leads at $190k.
| State | Median pay | vs NC | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (this page) | $182k | — | 6.6/10 | 67 |
| Louisiana#1 | $190k | +$8k | 6.4/10 | 10 |
| Florida#3 | $178k | −$4k | 5.4/10 | 165 |
| Texas#4 | $176k | −$6k | 4.9/10 | 95 |
| Arizona#5 | $173k | −$9k | 5.4/10 | 65 |
| South Carolinaborders | $172k | −$10k | 6.0/10 | 33 |
| Georgiaborders | $155k | −$26k | 5.0/10 | 61 |
| Virginiaborders | $143k | −$39k | 4.9/10 | 86 |
“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 31 measured states.
Optometrist Jobs in North Carolina: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
North Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking optometrist jobs in north carolina. With 91+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Optometrist Jobs in North Carolina on this page have an average score of 5.3/10, with 10% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for optometrist jobs in north carolina include EssilorLuxottica Group, Visionworks, MedServ Group, Confidential Employer, and more. Positions span optometrist jobs north carolina. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for optometrist jobs in north carolina, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 95.0/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $103K, trending down 1.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 22,334+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Optometrist jobs in North Carolina.
How much do optometrist earn in North Carolina?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of optometrist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid optometrist jobs available?
Yes — about 10% of current optometrist listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which optometrist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every optometrist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring optometrist in North Carolina right now?
Employers currently hiring for optometrist roles include EssilorLuxottica Group, Visionworks, MedServ Group, Confidential Employer, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many optometrist jobs in north carolina are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 91 optometrist positions in North Carolina listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Optometrist Jobs in North Carolina
CLFC Healthcare and Communications13 open roles here · WLB 71/100
Eye Carecenter12 open roles here · WLB 75/100
EyeCare Partners Doctors12 open roles here · WLB 74/100Visionworks11 open roles here · WLB 75/100
EssilorLuxottica Group10 open roles here · WLB 75/100
360care8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
MedServ Group4 open roles here · WLB 77/100Comprehensive Mobile Care3 open roles here · WLB 75/100