Optometrist salary in Arkansas
What optometrists earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$124,470$59.84 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$84,140 – $147,590Top 10%: $181,520+
Jobs3200.90× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $129,080 | $62.06 | 110 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $131,890 | $63.41 | 80 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $114,360 | $54.98 | 70 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $109,200 | $52.50 | 40 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $127,810 | $61.45 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Optometrist pay in similar states
Georgia · $128,830 Texas · $126,000 New Hampshire · $125,560 Iowa · $125,380 Nebraska · $125,040 Arizona · $122,250
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 optometrist make in Arkansas?
Optometrists in Arkansas earned a median of $124,470 a year ($59.84 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $84,140 to $147,590.
Where in Arkansas do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR at $131,890.
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.