How much does a firefighter make in Fort Smith?
$35,990a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area. That is $17.30 an hour or $2,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.30
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among cities
- 323 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,680Median: $35,990Highest 10%: $49,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,680 | $14.27 | |
| 25th | $32,720 | $15.73 | |
| Median | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 75th | $43,360 | $20.85 | |
| 90th | $49,940 | $24.01 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Memphis, TN | $62,910 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,940 |
| Little Rock, AR | $48,110 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $38,570 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $34,630 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $31,440 |
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Salaries for every job in Fort Smith, ARFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Fort Smith?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area is $17.30 ($35,990 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Fort Smith than the national average?
No: $35,990 against $59,280 nationally, 39% less.
How does Fort Smith compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $39,690, so Fort Smith pays 9% less.
Where does Fort Smith rank for firefighter pay?
323 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Fort Smith?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,940 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.