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How much does an education administrator make in Fort Smith?

$96,420a year

Median yearly pay for education administrators in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area. That is $46.36 an hour or $8,035 a month.

Hourly
$46.36
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
280 of 386
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,460Median: $96,420Highest 10%: $110,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$80,460$38.68
25th$86,300$41.49
Median$96,420$46.36
75th$107,500$51.70
90th$110,200$52.97

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for education administrators.

Fayetteville, AR$103,400
Hot Springs, AR$101,100
Memphis, TN$98,390
Little Rock, AR$87,270
Jonesboro, AR$86,430
Texarkana, TX$82,050
Education Administrator salary in Arkansas Education Administrator salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Smith

Same field, median yearly pay.

Architectural and Engineering Manager$131,100
Purchasing Manager$125,300
Computer and Information Systems Manager$114,800
Chief Executive$114,600
Industrial Production Manager$106,500
Financial Manager$105,000
Human Resources Manager$103,600
Facilities Manager$103,300
Sales Manager$99,110
Manager$98,500
Salaries for every job in Fort Smith, AR

Frequently asked questions

How much does an education administrator make an hour in Fort Smith?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area is $46.36 ($96,420 a year).

Do education administrators make more in Fort Smith than the national average?

No: $96,420 against $105,900 nationally, 9% less.

How does Fort Smith compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $86,330, so Fort Smith pays 12% more.

Where does Fort Smith rank for education administrator pay?

280 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does an education administrator make starting out in Fort Smith?

The lowest-paid 10% make $80,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,200 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.