Opticians, Dispensing pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $24.13 an hour ($50,190 a year). About 2,020 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($47,260). North Carolina ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.55 | $36,500 |
| 25% of workers | $18.57 | $38,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.13 | $50,190 |
| 75% of workers | $35.14 | $73,080 |
| 90% of workers | $39.11 | $81,340 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro-High Point | $59,420 | 120 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $58,310 | 80 |
| Fayetteville | $57,780 | 60 |
| Winston-Salem | $55,990 | 130 |
| Burlington | $55,530 | 40 |
| Jacksonville | $54,900 | 30 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $51,620 | 490 |
| Asheville | $49,110 | 70 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $47,090 | 480 |
| Wilmington | $45,400 | 130 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $40,910 | 80 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for opticians, dispensing
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $45,140 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,530 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,480 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $45,130 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,080 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $45,150 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $35,530 |
| Optometrists | $161,560 |
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