How much does an optician make in Arkansas?
$42,880a year
Median yearly pay for opticians in Arkansas. That is $20.62 an hour or $3,573 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.62
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,100Median: $42,880Highest 10%: $73,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,100 | $14.47 | |
| 25th | $35,800 | $17.21 | |
| Median | $42,880 | $20.62 | |
| 75th | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| 90th | $73,890 | $35.52 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $47,620 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $46,020 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $45,790 |
| Little Rock, AR | $43,280 |
| Texarkana, TX | $39,920 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $37,370 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $36,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for opticians.
| 34. Illinois | $43,960 |
| 35. Idaho | $43,950 |
| 36. South Dakota | $43,400 |
| 37. Arkansas | $42,880 |
| 38. Utah | $41,780 |
| 39. Michigan | $41,180 |
| 40. Kansas | $40,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $20.62 ($42,880 a year).
Do opticians make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $42,880 against $47,260 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for optician pay?
Arkansas ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays opticians the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $47,620 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.