May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR-OK
302 occupations
Across 302 occupations with published wages in Fort Smith, physicians, all other record the highest median at $258,130 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Fort Smith
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $258,130 | 170 | |
| 2 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $170,960 | 40 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $165,060 | 100 | |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $133,520 | 160 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $131,100 | 100 | |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | $129,270 | 270 | |
| 7 | Purchasing Managers | $125,330 | 60 | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $119,840 | 70 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $114,760 | 190 | |
| 10 | Chief Executives | $114,550 | 210 | |
| 11 | Computer Network Architects | $114,270 | 50 | |
| 12 | Software Developers | $114,140 | 200 | |
| 13 | Optometrists | $109,200 | 40 | |
| 14 | Industrial Production Managers | $106,520 | 220 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $104,990 | 460 | |
| 16 | Veterinarians | $104,110 | 40 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $103,580 | 100 | |
| 18 | Facilities Managers | $103,300 | 60 | |
| 19 | Civil Engineers | $100,330 | 110 | |
| 20 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $100,140 | 80 | |
| 21 | Sales Managers | $99,110 | 230 | |
| 22 | Physical Therapists | $98,730 | 160 | |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | $98,500 | 360 | |
| 24 | Occupational Therapists | $97,740 | 140 | |
| 25 | Industrial Engineers | $97,460 | 150 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 2,880 | $28,350 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,760 | $23,760 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,320 | $70,330 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,240 | $28,410 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,240 | $32,050 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,180 | $79,870 |
| Cashiers | 2,180 | $27,480 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 2,080 | $37,460 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,030 | $47,580 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,900 | $37,100 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,680 | 1,410 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,760 | 2,760 |
| Bartenders | $23,830 | 200 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,140 | 220 |
| Recreation Workers | $25,690 | 130 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,480 | 640 |
| Dishwashers | $26,630 | 170 |
| Library Technicians | $26,790 | 60 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $26,900 | 320 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,930 | 130 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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