Optician, Dispensing salary in Arkansas
What opticians, dispensing earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$42,880$20.62 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $47,260
Middle half earn$35,800 – $59,240Top 10%: $73,890+
Jobs6901.12× the U.S. concentration
Optician, Dispensing pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $47,620 | $22.89 | 220 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $43,280 | $20.81 | 200 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $46,020 | $22.12 | 150 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,220 | $17.89 | 80 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $37,370 | $17.97 | 70 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $36,260 | $17.43 | 50 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $35,660 | $17.14 | 50 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $39,920 | $19.19 | 40 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $45,790 | $22.02 | 30 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $63,670 | $30.61 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Optician, Dispensing pay in similar states
Iowa · $44,480 Kentucky · $44,290 Illinois · $43,960 Idaho · $43,950 South Dakota · $43,400 Utah · $41,780
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 optician, dispensing make in Arkansas?
Opticians, Dispensing in Arkansas earned a median of $42,880 a year ($20.62 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $47,260. The middle half earned $35,800 to $59,240.
Where in Arkansas do opticians, dispensing earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $47,620.
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.