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How much does a carpenter make in Fort Smith?

$42,420a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area. That is $20.39 an hour or $3,535 a month.

Hourly
$20.39
Vs. national median
-30%
Rank among cities
374 of 390
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,760Median: $42,420Highest 10%: $62,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,760$16.23
25th$37,100$17.84
Median$42,420$20.39
75th$49,130$23.62
90th$62,500$30.05

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Memphis, TN$50,620
Fayetteville, AR$49,070
Little Rock, AR$48,050
Jonesboro, AR$43,950
Hot Springs, AR$43,370
Texarkana, TX$42,650
Carpenter salary in Arkansas Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Smith

Same field, median yearly pay.

Construction and Building Inspector$59,800
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$57,850
Electrician$52,500
Plumber$48,350
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$46,490
Sheet Metal Worker$46,210
Roofer$44,230
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$41,820
Painter$39,480
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$38,890
Salaries for every job in Fort Smith, AR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Fort Smith?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area is $20.39 ($42,420 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Fort Smith than the national average?

No: $42,420 against $60,580 nationally, 30% less.

How does Fort Smith compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $47,760, so Fort Smith pays 11% less.

Where does Fort Smith rank for carpenter pay?

374 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Fort Smith?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,500 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.