Licensed Optician Jobs in North Carolina
Licensed Optician jobs in North Carolina are in steady demand, with openings concentrated in optical retail chains, ophthalmology practices, and large health system outpatient clinics, covering experience levels from entry-level apprentices through senior dispensing opticians. Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro account for the largest share of active listings, where employers such as LensCrafters, Walmart Vision Centers, and Atrium Health consistently recruit. The most in-demand specialties are contact lens fitting, progressive lens dispensing, and low-vision frame styling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Provides Member service by acknowledging the Member identifying their needs assisting with purchasing decisions locating merchandise resolving issues and concerns and promoting the Companys products and services
Maintains merchandise presentation by stocking merchandise setting up cleaning and organizing product displays removing damaged goods signing and pricing merchandise appropriately and securing fragile and highshrink merchandise
Maintains the Sales Floor in the Optical area in accordance with Company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns zoning the area arranging and organizing merchandise and identifying shrink and damages
Receives and stocks merchandise in the Optical area and organizes and maintains the Optical area by following Company procedures utilizing equipment appropriately merchandising and completing paperwork logs and other required documentation
Operates hardware such as cash registers or related equipment processes member purchases and assists in payments returns refunds and exchanges using appropriate procedures for different membership and payment types
Sells Optical products and services by assisting Members with purchasing decisions measuring adjusting and repairing frames and lenses completing eyewearcontact lens orders identifying and verifying prescription information completing and maintaining paperwork forms and other required documentation collecting payments for doctor services and performing and recording results of optometric pretests
Respect the Individual: Embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform helps to attract the best talent
Respect the Individual: Works as a team builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence
Respect the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping developing and mentoring others recognizes others contributions and accomplishments
Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around us
Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent
Serve our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first
Serve our Customers and Members Makes decisions based reliable information balances short and longterm priorities and considers how own work impacts the teams ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders
Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks and demonstrates courage and resilience
Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements is open to and uses new technologies and skills and supports others through change
At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.
The hourly wage range for this position is $37.00 to $45.00*
- The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location...
2421 SUPERCENTER DR NE, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083-6426, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Provides Member service by acknowledging the Member identifying their needs assisting with purchasing decisions locating merchandise resolving issues and concerns and promoting the Companys products and services
Maintains merchandise presentation by stocking merchandise setting up cleaning and organizing product displays removing damaged goods signing and pricing merchandise appropriately and securing fragile and highshrink merchandise
Maintains the Sales Floor in the Optical area in accordance with Company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns zoning the area arranging and organizing merchandise and identifying shrink and damages
Receives and stocks merchandise in the Optical area and organizes and maintains the Optical area by following Company procedures utilizing equipment appropriately merchandising and completing paperwork logs and other required documentation
Operates hardware such as cash registers or related equipment processes member purchases and assists in payments returns refunds and exchanges using appropriate procedures for different membership and payment types
Sells Optical products and services by assisting Members with purchasing decisions measuring adjusting and repairing frames and lenses completing eyewearcontact lens orders identifying and verifying prescription information completing and maintaining paperwork forms and other required documentation collecting payments for doctor services and performing and recording results of optometric pretests
Respect the Individual: Embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform helps to attract the best talent
Respect the Individual: Works as a team builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence
Respect the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping developing and mentoring others recognizes others contributions and accomplishments
Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around us
Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent
Serve our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first
Serve our Customers and Members Makes decisions based reliable information balances short and longterm priorities and considers how own work impacts the teams ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders
Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks and demonstrates courage and resilience
Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements is open to and uses new technologies and skills and supports others through change
At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.
The hourly wage range for this position is $37.00 to $45.00*
- The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location...
2421 SUPERCENTER DR NE, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083-6426, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.See All 17 Licensed Optician Jobs in North Carolina
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed optician jobs across North Carolina.
- Active licensure from the North Carolina State Board of Opticianry required
- Hands-on experience dispensing ophthalmic lenses and fitting eyeglass frames
- Proficiency with lensometry, frame adjustments, and optical lab equipment
- Knowledge of insurance billing and vision plan authorization processes
- Strong customer service and patient communication skills in a retail or clinical setting
- Ability to read and interpret prescriptions from licensed optometrists or ophthalmologists
Licensed Optician Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed optician in North Carolina?
You must pass the state licensing exam administered by the North Carolina State Board of Opticianry and hold an active North Carolina opticianry license to practice. Candidates typically complete either an accredited opticianry training program or a qualifying period of supervised apprenticeship work experience. Passing the American Board of Opticianry exam alongside the state requirement strengthens applications at most North Carolina employers.
How much do licensed opticians make in North Carolina?
Licensed opticians in North Carolina earn a median of about $50,190 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,500 for the lowest 10% to over $81,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire licensed opticians in North Carolina?
Employers hiring licensed opticians in North Carolina right now include LensCrafters, Sam's Club, and America's Best, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's concentration of large retail optical chains alongside major health system outpatient vision clinics means both retail and clinical openings appear regularly across the state.
Which North Carolina cities have the most licensed optician jobs?
Cary, Raleigh, and Wilmington have the most licensed optician openings in North Carolina. Charlotte and Raleigh lead because of their large suburban populations, dense retail corridors, and major health systems that operate outpatient vision clinics, while Greensboro's position as a regional commercial center draws consistent optical retail and private practice hiring.
Are there remote licensed optician jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of licensed optician openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, in-person nature of most optical work. The narrow slice of remote roles tends to involve optical sales support, insurance pre-authorization, or virtual triage functions rather than direct patient dispensing.
How can I get hired as a licensed optician in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an optical apprenticeship or trainee position at a large retail chain, where on-the-job hours count toward the supervised experience required for North Carolina licensure. LensCrafters and Walmart Vision Centers across North Carolina regularly hire optical sales associates and lab trainees without prior licensure. Completing an accredited opticianry program at a North Carolina community college, such as Hillsborough Community-based programs, and passing the American Board of Opticianry exam before applying gives candidates a clear advantage over unlicensed applicants.
Where can I find and apply to licensed optician jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to licensed optician jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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