DOL Median (North Carolina)
$88,275
vs National
-22.8%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$92,241
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$88,275
-22.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in North Carolina earns $88,275 in nominal terms, which is 22.8% below the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $92,241 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NEW CENTURY OPHTHALMOLOGY | $88,275 | 2 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in North Carolina?
The median Optometrists salary in North Carolina is $88,275 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in North Carolina earns 22.8% less than the national median of $114,400, or $92,241 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.