How much does a packer and packager make in Fort Smith?
$34,090a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area. That is $16.39 an hour or $2,841 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.39
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 227 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,530Median: $34,090Highest 10%: $50,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,530 | $13.72 | |
| 25th | $31,150 | $14.98 | |
| Median | $34,090 | $16.39 | |
| 75th | $42,410 | $20.39 | |
| 90th | $50,620 | $24.34 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.
| Memphis, TN | $35,630 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $34,530 |
| Texarkana, TX | $32,880 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $32,080 |
| Little Rock, AR | $31,740 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $30,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Fort Smith, ARFrequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Fort Smith?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area is $16.39 ($34,090 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Fort Smith than the national average?
No: $34,090 against $36,280 nationally, 6% less.
How does Fort Smith compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $33,930, so Fort Smith pays 0% more.
Where does Fort Smith rank for packer and packager pay?
227 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Fort Smith?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,620 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.