Optometrists salary
in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Middle 50%
- $102,650–$176,110
- vs U.S. median
- +15%
- Metro rank
- #7 of 40
Optometrists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro earn a median of $157,210 a year, based on BLS estimates for 260 jobs (May 2025). That is 15% above the U.S. median of $136,570 and 3% below the NC statewide median of $161,560. It ranks #7 of 40 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Optometrists pay in other NC metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $163,290 |
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Questions
What is the average Optometrists salary in Charlotte?
The BLS median is $157,210 a year (May 2025). Half of the 260 jobs pay between $102,650 and $176,110. The 10th percentile is $39,280 and the 90th is $209,790.
Is Charlotte a high-paying metro for Optometrists?
That is 15% above the U.S. median of $136,570 and 3% below the NC statewide median of $161,560. It ranks #7 of 40 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Optometrists make an hour in Charlotte?
About $75.58 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $157,210 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $49.35–$84.67 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.