Optometrist Jobs in North Carolina
Across 104 live Optometrist listings in North Carolina, median advertised pay is $250K (75th percentile $293K), based on the 8 that state a salary; North Carolina ranks 7th of 37 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are EssilorLuxottica Group (14), Luxottica of America (14), Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities (13).
104+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 5, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 8 roles pay ~$250k median with 6.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Optometrist Pay in North Carolina: Live Market and State Comparison
Live optometrist listings in North Carolina today, then North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 104
- Live median
- $250k
- 75th $293k · n=8
- 12-mo median
- $170k
- Pay rank
- #7 of 37
- Work-life
- 4.9/10 · #19
- 12-mo postings
- 259
Optometrist roles in North Carolina advertise $16k above the $154k median across the 37 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $200k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NC | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (this page) | $170k | — | 4.9/10 | 259 |
| Alaska#1 | $200k | +$30k | 4.1/10 | 16 |
| Louisiana#2 | $190k | +$20k | 5.9/10 | 14 |
| Kansas#3 | $180k | +$10k | 4.1/10 | 85 |
| Virginiaborders | $160k | −$9k | 5.1/10 | 151 |
| Tennesseeborders | $146k | −$24k | 6.3/10 | 89 |
| South Carolinaborders | $128k | −$42k | 5.8/10 | 87 |
| Georgiaborders | $125k | −$45k | 5.0/10 | 180 |
“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 37 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 5, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- EssilorLuxottica Group (14), Luxottica of America (14), Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities (13)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 55% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment (of 104 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
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?
Some optometrist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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. Among current listings, 100% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
What types of employers hire optometrist?
Optometrist are hired by hospitals, health systems, group practices, telehealth companies, and community clinics. WeekdayDoc lists verified roles across these settings, each screened for work-life balance.
How many optometrist jobs in North Carolina are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 104 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
EssilorLuxottica Group14 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Luxottica of America14 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities13 open roles here · WLB 74/100
EyeCare Partners Doctors13 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Eye Carecenter12 open roles here · WLB 75/100
360care6 open roles here · WLB 75/100
AEG Vision5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
MedServ Group5 open roles here · WLB 76/100