SOC 33-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers — Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR-OK · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Fort Smith, AR is $39,610 per year, substantially below the national median of $77,970 — a gap of 49.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Fort Smith, AR is $39,610 per year, substantially below the national median of $77,970 — a gap of 49.2%. Half of workers earn between $38,770 and $44,570. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,760 and the ninetieth at $57,000.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $63,210. Of the 302 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 193rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,760 | −52.9% |
| 25th | $38,770 | −50.3% |
| Median (50th) | $39,610 | −49.2% |
| 75th | $44,570 | −42.8% |
| 90th | $57,000 | −26.9% |
| Mean | $42,610 | −45.4% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $63,210 | 90 | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $50,580 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fort Smith run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $39,610 goes as far as $45,581 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 41.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,581US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,610 a year, 49.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,760 to $57,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $63,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Fort Smith, AR?
The median annual wage is $39,610, or $19.05 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 $77,970, so pay in Fort Smith, AR is 49.2% 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 $57,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,760 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 $63,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 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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