Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #29 of 51 · AR
7.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $47,910 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $42,880
Employment 690
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,100P25 $35,800 Median $42,880P75 $59,240P90 $73,890
About 80% of opticians, dispensings in Arkansas earn between $30,100 and $73,890. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean opticians, dispensing salary in Arkansas is $47,910, about 7.5% below the U.S. average ($51,770). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $63,670 | $55,770 | 30 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $46,020 | $48,950 | 150 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $45,790 | $49,570 | 30 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $43,280 | $49,320 | 200 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $37,370 | $45,450 | 70 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,220 | $47,690 | 80 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $36,260 | $38,260 | 50 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $35,660 | $45,500 | 50 |