Optometrist Salary in Arkansas
Based on 350+ workers in Arkansas
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (AR)
$99,970
$48.063/hr
vs National Average
$131,624
-24.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$56K – $218K
350 employed in Arkansas
Salary Distribution — Optometrist in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,030 |
| 25th percentile | $75,500 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $99,970 |
| 75th percentile | $136,950 |
| 90th percentile | $217,800 |
Historical Salary Trend — Optometrist in Arkansas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $109,050 |
| 2023 | $129,680 |
| 2024 | $99,970 |
| Year | Arkansas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $109,050 | $121,162 |
| 2023 | $129,680 | $129,589 |
| 2024 | $99,970 | $131,624 |