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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Fort Smith?

$42,030a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area. That is $20.21 an hour or $3,503 a month.

Hourly
$20.21
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
369 of 392
Jobs in the area
550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,270Median: $42,030Highest 10%: $67,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,270$14.55
25th$36,230$17.42
Median$42,030$20.21
75th$55,640$26.75
90th$67,360$32.38

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

Memphis, TN$50,490
Fayetteville, AR$46,840
Little Rock, AR$46,130
Texarkana, TX$44,940
Jonesboro, AR$44,830
Hot Springs, AR$40,430
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in Arkansas Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Smith

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$94,800
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$83,960
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$69,720
Maintenance Worker$61,790
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$60,250
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$57,960
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$52,480
Installation$51,030
Millwright$50,040
Heating$48,160
Salaries for every job in Fort Smith, AR

Frequently asked questions

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Fort Smith?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area is $20.21 ($42,030 a year).

Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Fort Smith than the national average?

No: $42,030 against $50,620 nationally, 17% less.

How does Fort Smith compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $44,160, so Fort Smith pays 5% less.

Where does Fort Smith rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?

369 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Fort Smith?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,360 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.