Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $48,300 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $30,820
90th percentile $69,000
Employed locally 140
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,820
    25th
    $36,420
    50th (median)
    $48,300
    75th
    $64,810
    90th
    $69,000

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 62% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Opticians, Dispensing

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,750
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $68,790
    Barnstable Town, MA $66,880
    New Jersey $66,250
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $65,870
    New Haven, CT $64,990

    Nearby metros — Opticians, Dispensing salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Barnstable Town, MA $66,880
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $64,710
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $64,580
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $62,780
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $62,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,940

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,430
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,900
    Physicians, All Other $254,690
    Nurse Practitioners $126,860
    Physical Therapists $103,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Fayetteville, AR is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.06 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Fayetteville, AR is 3.7% above the national median of $46,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Opticians, Dispensing in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $30,820 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,420.