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How much does a plumber make in Fort Smith?

$48,350a year

Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area. That is $23.25 an hour or $4,029 a month.

Hourly
$23.25
Vs. national median
-24%
Rank among cities
368 of 388
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,730Median: $48,350Highest 10%: $62,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,730$17.66
25th$37,930$18.24
Median$48,350$23.25
75th$59,990$28.84
90th$62,520$30.06

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for plumbers.

Memphis, TN$58,690
Fayetteville, AR$52,100
Little Rock, AR$49,190
Texarkana, TX$48,480
Jonesboro, AR$47,030
Hot Springs, AR$46,820
Plumber salary in Arkansas Plumber salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Smith

Same field, median yearly pay.

Construction and Building Inspector$59,800
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$57,850
Electrician$52,500
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$46,490
Sheet Metal Worker$46,210
Roofer$44,230
Carpenter$42,420
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$41,820
Painter$39,480
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$38,890
Salaries for every job in Fort Smith, AR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make an hour in Fort Smith?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area is $23.25 ($48,350 a year).

Do plumbers make more in Fort Smith than the national average?

No: $48,350 against $63,800 nationally, 24% less.

How does Fort Smith compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $48,660, so Fort Smith pays 1% less.

Where does Fort Smith rank for plumber pay?

368 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a plumber make starting out in Fort Smith?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,520 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.