What is the average salary in Fort Smith, AR?
$49,850a year
Average yearly pay across 302 jobs with official data in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $23.97
- Jobs with data
- 302
- Workers counted
- 89,060
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $258,100 |
| Airline Pilot | $171,000 |
| Dentist | $165,100 |
| Pharmacist | $133,500 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $131,100 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,300 |
| Purchasing Manager | $125,300 |
| Physician Assistant | $119,800 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $114,800 |
| Chief Executive | $114,600 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Retail Salesperson | $28,350 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $23,760 |
| General and Operations Manager | $70,330 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $28,410 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $32,050 |
| Registered Nurse | $79,870 |
| Cashier | $27,480 |
| Meat | $37,460 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $47,580 |
| Office Clerk | $37,100 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$90,640
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$131,100
- Chief Executive$114,600
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$114,800
- Construction Manager$82,940
- Education Administrator$96,420
- Education Administrator$75,180
- Education and Childcare Administrator$40,420
- Facilities Manager$103,300
- Financial Manager$105,000
- Food Service Manager$50,390
- General and Operations Manager$70,330
- Human Resources Manager$103,600
- Industrial Production Manager$106,500
- Lodging Manager$49,990
- Manager$98,500
- Marketing Manager$93,990
- Medical and Health Services Manager$91,720
- Property$45,540
- Purchasing Manager$125,300
- Sales Manager$99,110
- Social and Community Service Manager$55,450
- Transportation$83,370
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$62,990
- Business Operations Specialist$58,710
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$57,380
- Claims Adjuster$77,760
- Compensation$58,450
- Compliance Officer$63,130
- Cost Estimator$53,800
- Financial and Investment Analyst$82,300
- Financial Specialist$52,060
- Human Resources Specialist$54,220
- Loan Officer$61,050
- Logistician$66,010
- Management Analyst$65,170
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$58,970
- Meeting$47,750
- Personal Financial Advisor$65,520
- Project Management Specialist$74,990
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$50,160
- Tax Preparer$30,160
- Training and Development Specialist$45,480
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$114,300
- Computer Network Support Specialist$58,810
- Computer Occupation$96,920
- Computer Programmer$87,640
- Computer Systems Analyst$38,020
- Computer User Support Specialist$48,170
- Information Security Analyst$91,020
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$73,620
- Software Developer$114,100
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$79,960
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$59,820
- Civil Engineer$100,300
- Engineer$79,890
- Industrial Engineer$97,460
- Mechanical Engineer$78,950
Life, physical, and social science
- Food Science Technician$43,710
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$61,100
Community and social service
- Child$42,990
- Community Health Worker$58,690
- Educational$66,270
- Healthcare Social Worker$50,970
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,430
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$45,410
- Rehabilitation Counselor$29,150
- Social and Human Service Assistant$32,390
- Substance Abuse$57,340
Legal
- Lawyer$88,100
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$46,620
- Title Examiner$46,550
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$57,080
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$66,310
- Elementary School Teacher$52,620
- Instructional Coordinator$69,000
- Kindergarten Teacher$59,050
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$62,770
- Library Technician$26,790
- Middle School Teacher$58,960
- Preschool Teacher$40,710
- Secondary School Teacher$60,960
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$32,900
- Special Education Teacher$59,110
- Special Education Teacher$56,430
- Special Education Teacher$59,360
- Teaching Assistant$29,370
- Tutor$29,780
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$34,600
- Coach and Scout$38,960
- Graphic Designer$39,590
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$35,360
- Producer and Director$37,560
- Public Relations Specialist$54,880
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$74,270
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$45,210
- Dental Hygienist$84,480
- Dentist$165,100
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$100,100
- Health Technologist and Technician$38,330
- Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker$30,770
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$55,880
- Medical Records Specialist$37,020
- Nurse Practitioner$129,300
- Occupational Therapist$97,740
- Optician$37,370
- Optometrist$109,200
- Paramedic$47,410
- Pharmacist$133,500
- Pharmacy Technician$38,770
- Physical Therapist$98,730
- Physician$258,100
- Physician Assistant$119,800
- Psychiatric Technician$30,960
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$64,410
- Registered Nurse$79,870
- Respiratory Therapist$78,080
- Speech-Language Pathologist$81,300
- Surgical Technologist$61,890
- Therapist$70,520
- Veterinarian$104,100
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$37,160
- Healthcare Support Worker$34,360
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$28,410
- Massage Therapist$37,110
- Medical Assistant$37,380
- Nursing Assistant$32,020
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$80,660
- Phlebotomist$34,860
- Physical Therapist Assistant$63,210
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$32,590
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$33,790
- Firefighter$35,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$39,610
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$50,550
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$71,730
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,710
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$51,070
- Private Detective and Investigator$46,380
- School Bus Monitor$31,950
- Security Guard$34,530
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$23,830
- Cook$26,480
- Cook$29,380
- Cook$29,370
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$27,870
- Dishwasher$26,630
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$23,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$30,780
- Food Preparation Worker$26,900
- Food Server$27,040
- Host and Hostess$24,140
- Waiter and Waitress$23,680
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$36,460
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$51,790
- Janitor and Cleaner$31,200
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$35,200
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$27,890
- Pest Control Worker$38,410
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$26,930
- Animal Caretaker$32,720
- Childcare Worker$27,940
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$44,680
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$32,750
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$35,230
- Hairdresser$28,090
- Recreation Worker$25,690
- Residential Advisor$39,010
- Skincare Specialist$36,250
Sales and related
- Cashier$27,480
- Counter and Rental Clerk$35,670
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$62,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$36,280
- Insurance Sales Agent$60,800
- Parts Salesperson$34,050
- Real Estate Sales Agent$37,120
- Retail Salesperson$28,350
- Sales Representative$77,300
- Sales Representative$50,920
- Sales Representatives of Service$48,210
- Security$45,610
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$40,160
- Billing and Posting Clerk$41,080
- Bookkeeping$45,010
- Cargo and Freight Agent$46,470
- Court$39,770
- Customer Service Representative$37,500
- Data Entry Keyer$37,060
- Dispatcher$39,880
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$50,220
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$57,130
- Hotel$27,760
- Human Resources Assistant$40,700
- Information and Record Clerk$39,890
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$40,970
- Interviewer$38,600
- Library Assistant$30,020
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$41,770
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$35,830
- New Accounts Clerk$43,220
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$38,370
- Office Clerk$37,100
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$45,300
- Postal Service Clerk$59,490
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$63,380
- Production$48,560
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$37,290
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$34,000
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$37,640
- Shipping$39,160
- Teller$34,260
- Weigher$38,580
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker$34,480
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$42,420
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$38,890
- Construction and Building Inspector$59,800
- Construction Laborer$36,950
- Electrician$52,500
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$46,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$57,850
- Glazier$44,940
- Highway Maintenance Worker$36,340
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$41,820
- Painter$39,480
- Paving$37,210
- Plumber$48,350
- Roofer$44,230
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$37,080
- Sheet Metal Worker$46,210
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$45,220
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$63,170
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$46,530
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$42,030
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$52,480
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$94,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$69,720
- Heating$48,160
- Helpers--Installation$32,620
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$57,960
- Installation$51,030
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$41,710
- Maintenance Worker$61,790
- Millwright$50,040
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$60,250
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$45,190
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$41,370
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$83,960
- Tire Repairer and Changer$33,820
Production
- Baker$29,520
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$34,340
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$45,090
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$40,820
- Coating$47,800
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$56,520
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$54,500
- Cutting$40,480
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$44,960
- Extruding$38,650
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$55,380
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,260
- Food Batchmaker$44,470
- Food Processing Worker$43,160
- Gas Plant Operator$74,230
- Grinding$37,590
- Helpers--Production Worker$34,860
- Inspector$41,440
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$27,780
- Machinist$50,560
- Meat$37,460
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$36,930
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$41,910
- Molding$47,850
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$40,560
- Printing Press Operator$56,350
- Production Worker$45,850
- Sawing Machine Setter$34,340
- Separating$45,380
- Sewing Machine Operator$27,810
- Slaughterer and Meat Packer$38,800
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$47,780
- Tool Grinder$38,410
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$40,830
- Welder$46,630
- Welding$43,450
- Woodworking Machine Setter$38,100
Transportation and material moving
- Airline Pilot$171,000
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$35,440
- Bus Driver$40,720
- Bus Driver$47,910
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,920
- Crane and Tower Operator$44,330
- Driver/Sales Worker$38,120
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,390
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$47,580
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$39,480
- Laborer and Freight$34,810
- Light Truck Driver$35,560
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$37,710
- Packer and Packager$34,090
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$41,420
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$32,770
- Stocker and Order Filler$32,050
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Fort Smith, AR?
About $49,850 a year ($23.97 an hour): the average of the 302 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Fort Smith, AR?
Physician ($258,100), Airline Pilot ($171,000), Dentist ($165,100).
What are the most common jobs in Fort Smith, AR?
Retail Salesperson (2,880 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (2,760 jobs), General and Operations Manager (2,320 jobs).
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.