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Optometrists average salary by city in North Carolina
- Wilmington$204,680
- Raleigh$164,790
- Durham$164,510
- Asheville$162,950
- Winston-Salem$157,630
- Charlotte$142,900
- Hickory$142,330
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $204,680 | $163,800 | $134,790 | $144,716 | 96 |
| Raleigh | $164,790 | $163,290 | $125,730 | $117,834 | 98 |
| Durham | $164,510 | $166,880 | $121,080 | $117,653 | 98 |
| Asheville | $162,950 | $167,980 | $125,900 | $116,649 | 97 |
| Winston-Salem | $157,630 | $162,540 | $126,980 | $113,225 | 92 |
| Charlotte | $142,900 | $157,210 | $102,650 | $103,745 | 97 |
| Hickory | $142,330 | $136,920 | $136,920 | $103,378 | 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 29-1041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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