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How much does a child make in Fort Smith?

$42,990a year

Median yearly pay for childs in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area. That is $20.67 an hour or $3,583 a month.

Hourly
$20.67
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among cities
382 of 390
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,560Median: $42,990Highest 10%: $58,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,560$17.10
25th$40,230$19.34
Median$42,990$20.67
75th$49,800$23.94
90th$58,840$28.29

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for childs.

Memphis, TN$56,090
Fayetteville, AR$47,990
Texarkana, TX$46,900
Little Rock, AR$44,610
Jonesboro, AR$43,740
Child salary in Arkansas Child salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Smith

Same field, median yearly pay.

Educational$66,270
Substance Abuse$57,340
Healthcare Social Worker$50,970
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$45,410
Social and Human Service Assistant$32,390
Rehabilitation Counselor$29,150
Salaries for every job in Fort Smith, AR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area is $20.67 ($42,990 a year).

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

No: $42,990 against $59,550 nationally, 28% less.

How does Fort Smith compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $43,330, so Fort Smith pays 1% less.

Where does Fort Smith rank for child pay?

382 of 390 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,840 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.