Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $48,870 +5% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $30,740
90th percentile $69,820
Employed locally 30
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,740
    25th
    $35,600
    50th (median)
    $48,870
    75th
    $55,700
    90th
    $69,820

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 88% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 12% 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 Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,010
    Nurse Practitioners $104,720
    Physicians, All Other $179,720
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $43,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Hot Springs, AR is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.79 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Hot Springs, AR is 5% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $30,740 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,600.