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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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerWarby Parker
Top cityRaleigh, NC
Cities hiring16
Work type100% On-site
Top industryMedical Devices

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Licensed Optician Full Time
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Licensed Optician Full Time
BJ's Wholesale Club
Southern Pines, North Carolina
Customer Service
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Licensed Optician - Target Raleigh Capital Blvd
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Licensed Optician - Target Raleigh Capital Blvd
Warby Parker
Raleigh, North Carolina
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
ABO Certification
1,001-5,000

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Licensed Dispensing Optician
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Licensed Dispensing Optician
MyEyeDr.
Durham, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
Bachelor of Science
5,001-10,000

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Licensed Optician
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Licensed Optician
Macy's LensCrafters
Durham, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
High school diploma or GED

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Licensed Optician
LensCrafters
Raleigh, North Carolina
Customer Service
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Licensed Optician Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Raleigh
4 jobs
Gastonia
3 jobs
Charlotte
3 jobs
Durham
2 jobs
Winston-Salem
2 jobs
Apex
1 job
Concord
1 job
Carrboro
1 job
Asheville
1 job

Licensed Optician Job Market in North Carolina

A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Warby Parker6 open roles
EssilorLuxottica4 open roles
Sam's Club3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices

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 Warby Parker, EssilorLuxottica, and Sam's Club, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?

Raleigh, Gastonia, and Charlotte 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 October 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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