10active postings
2list pay
2employers
$37–$45/hrtypical posted range
0offer a sign-on bonus
Posted pay by unit
| Pay unit | Postings | Typical posted range (median low–high) | Lowest floor – highest ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | 2 | $37–$45/hr | $37 – $45 |
Each posting is summarized in its own pay unit (salary, per-day, per-patient, hourly); units are never converted into each other. Practice mix: PE-backed group (8), Corporate / retail (2).
North Carolina does not require pay in postings, so fewer listings show a range.
By metro
| Metro | Postings | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC–SC | 3 | $37–$45/hr n=1 |
| Raleigh–Durham, NC | 2 | — |
| New Bern, NC | 1 | — |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 1 | — |
| Greensboro–Winston-Salem (Triad), NC | 1 | — |
| Smithfield, NC | 1 | — |
| Wilmington, NC | 1 | $37–$45/hr n=1 |
Recent postings
| Posted | Title | Employer · type | Location | Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Optical Technician | EyeCare Center (EyeCare Partners) PE-backed group | New Bern, NC | not posted | source posting › |
| 2026-09-18 | Optical Technician / Optician | EyeCare Center (EyeCare Partners) PE-backed group | Monroe, NC | not posted | source posting › |
| 2026-09-14 | Optical Technician / Optician | EyeCare Center (EyeCare Partners) PE-backed group | Garner, NC | not posted | source posting › |
| 2026-08-28 | Optical Technician / Optician | EyeCare Center (EyeCare Partners) PE-backed group | Durham, NC | not posted | source posting › |
| 2026-08-27 | Optical Technician | EyeCare Center (EyeCare Partners) PE-backed group | Rocky Mount, NC | not posted | source posting › |
| 2026-08-27 | Optical Technician / Optician | EyeCare Center (EyeCare Partners) PE-backed group | Smithfield, NC | not posted | source posting › |
| 2026-08-24 | (USA) Optician, Licensed – Sam’s Club | Walmart / Sam's Club Vision Centers Corporate / retail | Gastonia, NC | $37–$45/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-08-24 | (USA) Optician, Licensed – Sam’s Club | Walmart / Sam's Club Vision Centers Corporate / retail | Wilmington, NC | $37–$45/hr | source posting › |
| 2026-08-12 | Optical Technician / Optician | EyeCare Center (EyeCare Partners) PE-backed group | Charlotte, NC | not posted | source posting › |
| 2026-08-07 | Optical Technician / Optician | EyeCare Center (EyeCare Partners) PE-backed group | Winston Salem, NC | not posted | source posting › |
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