Optometrists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

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

Median annual salary $103,900 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.95
10th percentile $57,500
90th percentile $185,590
Employed locally 70
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,500
    25th
    $76,860
    50th (median)
    $103,900
    75th
    $147,010
    90th
    $185,590

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 133% Median Optometrists salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $160,520
    Maryland $157,830
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $157,380
    Barnstable Town, MA $156,810

    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
    Speech-Language Pathologists $80,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Fayetteville, AR is $49.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.61 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 22.9% below the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $57,500 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,860.