Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in Arkansas
What ophthalmic medical technicians earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,340$17.95 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $45,570
Middle half earn$32,440 – $40,880Top 10%: $47,160+
Jobs5400.91× the U.S. concentration
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $38,630 | $18.57 | 270 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $38,320 | $18.42 | 210 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $38,760 | $18.64 | 80 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $38,010 | $18.27 | 50 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $34,850 | $16.76 | 50 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $32,110 | $15.44 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Ophthalmic Medical Technician pay in similar states
Idaho · $38,280 Oklahoma · $37,920 Nevada · $37,660 West Virginia · $36,730 Alabama · $36,680 Mississippi · $36,220
Other healthcare salaries in Arkansas
Registered Nurses · $78,940 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,660 Nursing Assistants · $34,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $56,620 Medical Assistants · $37,760 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,680 Physicians, All Other · $136,880 Nurse Practitioners · $125,660 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,670 Dental Assistants · $42,830 Pharmacists · $136,060 Physical Therapists · $99,010
Questions
How much does an ophthalmic medical technician make in Arkansas?
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Arkansas earned a median of $37,340 a year ($17.95 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $45,570. The middle half earned $32,440 to $40,880.
Where in Arkansas do ophthalmic medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR at $38,760.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.