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Opticians (Dispensing) Salary in Arkansas

Opticians (Dispensing) in Arkansas earn a median of $42,880 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$42,880
vs. U.S. median
−9% ($47,260)
Rank among states
37 of 51
Jobs in the state
690

Pay range in Arkansas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,100; the top 10% earn over $73,890. Nationally the range is $35,610 to $76,750.

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Opticians (Dispensing) pay in Arkansas

How much do opticians (dispensing) make in Arkansas?

The median is $42,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,100 and the top 10% earn over $73,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Arkansas a good state for opticians (dispensing)?

On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $47,260). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses