How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Fort Smith?
$33,790a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area. That is $16.25 an hour or $2,816 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.25
- Vs. national median
- -43%
- Rank among cities
- 279 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,790Median: $33,790Highest 10%: $38,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,790 | $16.25 | |
| 25th | $33,790 | $16.25 | |
| Median | $33,790 | $16.25 | |
| 75th | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| 90th | $38,280 | $18.40 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Memphis, TN | $53,210 |
| Texarkana, TX | $51,310 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $46,710 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $43,370 |
| Little Rock, AR | $41,960 |
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Salaries for every job in Fort Smith, ARFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Fort Smith?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area is $16.25 ($33,790 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Fort Smith than the national average?
No: $33,790 against $58,940 nationally, 43% less.
How does Fort Smith compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $40,330, so Fort Smith pays 16% less.
Where does Fort Smith rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
279 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Fort Smith?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,280 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.