How much does an optometrist make in Arkansas?
$124,500a year
Median yearly pay for optometrists in Arkansas. That is $59.84 an hour or $10,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.84
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,960Median: $124,500Highest 10%: $181,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,960 | $27.87 | |
| 25th | $84,140 | $40.45 | |
| Median | $124,500 | $59.84 | |
| 75th | $147,600 | $70.96 | |
| 90th | $181,500 | $87.27 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $131,900 |
| Memphis, TN | $129,100 |
| Little Rock, AR | $114,400 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $109,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for optometrists.
| 38. New Hampshire | $125,600 |
| 39. Iowa | $125,400 |
| 40. Nebraska | $125,000 |
| 41. Arkansas | $124,500 |
| 42. Arizona | $122,300 |
| 43. Utah | $119,100 |
| 44. Louisiana | $118,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $59.84 ($124,500 a year).
Do optometrists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $124,500 against $136,600 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for optometrist pay?
Arkansas ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays optometrists the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $131,900 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.