Optometrists Salary in Arkansas

Optometrists in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $134,770 a year) and the least in Fort Smith ($108,990), across the 3 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the optometrists average at $125,460 and the median at $124,470 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,550.

Optometrists average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$134,770
Little Rock$117,270
Fort Smith$108,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$134,770	$131,890	$97,290	$98,595	91
Little Rock	$117,270	$114,360	$80,280	$87,190	89
Fort Smith	$108,990	$109,200	$73,760	$81,672	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Optometrists salary in other states

Optometrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Arkansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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