Optometrists Salary in Arkansas
Optometrists in Arkansas earn a median of $124,470 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $124,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($136,570)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,960; the top 10% earn over $181,520. Nationally the range is $74,870 to $202,180.
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Optometrists pay in Arkansas
How much do optometrists make in Arkansas?
The median is $124,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,960 and the top 10% earn over $181,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for optometrists?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $136,570). Living costs are not included.