How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Fort Smith?
$47,580a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area. That is $22.88 an hour or $3,965 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.88
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 366 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 2,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,700Median: $47,580Highest 10%: $74,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,700 | $17.16 | |
| 25th | $39,600 | $19.04 | |
| Median | $47,580 | $22.88 | |
| 75th | $60,800 | $29.23 | |
| 90th | $74,000 | $35.58 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Memphis, TN | $63,070 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $60,480 |
| Little Rock, AR | $57,050 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,050 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $47,670 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $44,590 |
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Salaries for every job in Fort Smith, ARFrequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Fort Smith?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area is $22.88 ($47,580 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Fort Smith than the national average?
No: $47,580 against $58,640 nationally, 19% less.
How does Fort Smith compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $51,550, so Fort Smith pays 8% less.
Where does Fort Smith rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
366 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Fort Smith?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,000 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.