Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Opticians, Dispensing in Arkansas earn a median salary of $44,629 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.1% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 640 opticians, dispensing are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $38,510 to $48,870 depending on location.
$44,629
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$48,870
Highest paying metro
$38,510
Lowest paying metro
640
Employed in Arkansas
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Opticians, Dispensing salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs, AR | $48,870 | $35,600 | $55,700 | 30 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $48,300 | $36,420 | $64,810 | 140 |
| Little Rock, AR | $47,210 | $36,620 | $65,930 | 160 |
| South Arkansas | $46,800 | $35,830 | $52,360 | 40 |
| East Arkansas | $45,440 | $30,700 | $49,140 | 30 |
| West Arkansas | $45,440 | $32,200 | $67,540 | 40 |
| North Arkansas | $41,220 | $31,160 | $63,720 | 70 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $39,870 | $33,540 | $67,090 | 70 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $38,510 | $31,350 | $48,300 | 60 |