How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Fort Smith?
$37,640a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area. That is $18.10 an hour or $3,137 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.10
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 367 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,990Median: $37,640Highest 10%: $51,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,990 | $13.46 | |
| 25th | $32,460 | $15.61 | |
| Median | $37,640 | $18.10 | |
| 75th | $44,570 | $21.43 | |
| 90th | $51,570 | $24.79 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| Memphis, TN | $45,960 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $41,550 |
| Little Rock, AR | $38,850 |
| Texarkana, TX | $37,490 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $35,900 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $35,760 |
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Salaries for every job in Fort Smith, ARFrequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Fort Smith?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area is $18.10 ($37,640 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Fort Smith than the national average?
No: $37,640 against $47,540 nationally, 21% less.
How does Fort Smith compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $37,630, so Fort Smith pays 0% more.
Where does Fort Smith rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
367 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Fort Smith?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,570 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.