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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$60,240
- Fayetteville$58,900
- Greensboro$58,750
- Charlotte$58,320
- Winston-Salem$56,790
- Burlington$56,680
- Jacksonville$56,150
- Raleigh$54,950
- Asheville$54,840
- Wilmington$52,140
- Hickory$50,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $60,240 | $58,310 | $42,640 | $48,688 | 98 |
| Fayetteville | $58,900 | $57,780 | $38,360 | $47,665 | 92 |
| Greensboro | $58,750 | $59,420 | $39,610 | $47,550 | 93 |
| Charlotte | $58,320 | $51,620 | $43,820 | $47,222 | 97 |
| Winston-Salem | $56,790 | $55,990 | $37,790 | $46,054 | 92 |
| Burlington | $56,680 | $55,530 | $36,850 | $45,970 | 93 |
| Jacksonville | $56,150 | $54,900 | $36,600 | $45,565 | 92 |
| Raleigh | $54,950 | $47,090 | $38,670 | $44,649 | 98 |
| Asheville | $54,840 | $49,110 | $37,610 | $44,565 | 97 |
| Wilmington | $52,140 | $45,400 | $36,500 | $42,503 | 96 |
| Hickory | $50,640 | $40,910 | $35,510 | $41,357 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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