SOC 41-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cashiers — Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR-OK · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Fort Smith, AR is $27,480 a year, trailing the national median of $32,880 by 16.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Fort Smith, AR is $27,480 a year, trailing the national median of $32,880 by 16.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $23,710 and $30,030. The lowest tenth earn under $23,000, while the highest tenth earn more than $34,090.
The area has 2,180 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 22.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $29,820. Of the 302 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 291st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,000 | −30.0% |
| 25th | $23,710 | −27.9% |
| Median (50th) | $27,480 | −16.4% |
| 75th | $30,030 | −8.7% |
| 90th | $34,090 | +3.7% |
| Mean | $27,680 | −15.8% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $29,820 | 4,610 | |
| 2 | Jonesboro | $28,090 | 1,340 | |
| 3 | Hot Springs | $27,840 | 1,120 | |
| 4 | Little Rock | $27,720 | 7,300 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fort Smith run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $27,480 goes as far as $31,623 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$27,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,623US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,480 a year, 16.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,000 to $34,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $29,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cashiers in Fort Smith, AR?
The median annual wage is $27,480, or $13.21 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $32,880, so pay in Fort Smith, AR is 16.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fort Smith, AR earns more than $34,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fayetteville, at $29,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,180 jobs in this occupation in Fort Smith, AR. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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