DOL Median (Arkansas)
$132,500
vs National
+15.8%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$148,876
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$132,500
+15.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in Arkansas earns $132,500 in nominal terms, which is 15.8% above the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 89.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $148,876 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arkansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's Exchange of Arizona, P.C. | $125,000 | 21 |
| FAMILY OPTOMETRY, PC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in Arkansas?
The median Optometrists salary in Arkansas is $132,500 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Arkansas a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in Arkansas earns 15.8% more than the national median of $114,400, or $148,876 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.