Optometrists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $98,490 -27% vs national
Median hourly $47.35
10th percentile $56,030
90th percentile —
Employed locally 100
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,030
    25th
    $72,890
    50th (median)
    $98,490
    75th
    $129,870

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 151% Median Optometrists salary is 51% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,410
    Physicians, All Other $74,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,820
    Nurse Practitioners $113,660
    Physical Therapists $94,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Little Rock, AR is $47.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.61 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Little Rock, AR is 27% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $56,030 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,890.