Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Fort Smith
302 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Fort Smith belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $23,680 per year. The highest is $258,130.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,680 | 1,410 | |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,760 | 2,760 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $23,830 | 200 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,140 | 220 | |
| 5 | Recreation Workers | $25,690 | 130 | |
| 6 | Cooks, Fast Food | $26,480 | 640 | |
| 7 | Dishwashers | $26,630 | 170 | |
| 8 | Library Technicians | $26,790 | 60 | |
| 9 | Food Preparation Workers | $26,900 | 320 | |
| 10 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,930 | 130 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $258,130 | 170 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $170,960 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $165,060 | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $133,520 | 160 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $131,100 | 100 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,270 | 270 |
| Purchasing Managers | $125,330 | 60 |
| Physician Assistants | $119,840 | 70 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $114,760 | 190 |
| Chief Executives | $114,550 | 210 |
| Computer Network Architects | $114,270 | 50 |
| Software Developers | $114,140 | 200 |
| Optometrists | $109,200 | 40 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $106,520 | 220 |
| Financial Managers | $104,990 | 460 |
| Veterinarians | $104,110 | 40 |
| Human Resources Managers | $103,580 | 100 |
| Facilities Managers | $103,300 | 60 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,330 | 110 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $100,140 | 80 |
| Sales Managers | $99,110 | 230 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,730 | 160 |
| Managers, All Other | $98,500 | 360 |
| Occupational Therapists | $97,740 | 140 |
| Industrial Engineers | $97,460 | 150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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