Opticians, Dispensing pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for opticians, dispensing is $20.62 an hour ($42,880 a year). About 690 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($47,260). Arkansas ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for opticians, dispensing in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.47 | $30,100 |
| 25% of workers | $17.21 | $35,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.62 | $42,880 |
| 75% of workers | $28.48 | $59,240 |
| 90% of workers | $35.53 | $73,890 |
Opticians, Dispensing pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $46,020 | 150 |
| Hot Springs | $45,790 | 30 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $43,280 | 200 |
| Fort Smith | $37,370 | 70 |
| Jonesboro | $36,260 | 50 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for opticians, dispensing
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,600 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $37,760 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,680 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $42,820 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $38,040 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $37,340 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $56,620 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $49,670 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $63,640 |
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