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Fort Smith, AR Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($46/hr vs $26/hr national)

Fort Smith, AR job market overview (June 2026)

The Fort Smith, AR job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 250 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Fort Smith, AR job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Fort Smith, AR.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager29——
Retail Associate21——
Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)14—$60/hr n=7
Registered Nurse12—$48/hr n=4
Beauty Advisor / Stylist11——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time44—$41/hr n=24
Full-time11$105k n=3—
Contract6——
Temporary4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail84$53k n=3$18.09/hr n=6
Healthcare65—$46/hr n=23
Food Service / Restaurants57——
Consumer Goods39—$18.09/hr n=6
Professional Services35—$46/hr n=23

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager29
  • Retail Associate21
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)14
  • Registered Nurse12
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist11
  • Physician / Doctor8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Management Analysts1
  • Bartenders1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail84
  • Healthcare65
  • Food Service / Restaurants57
  • Consumer Goods39
  • Professional Services35
  • Manufacturing19

Employment mix

  • Unspecified185 · 74%
  • Part-time44 · 18%
  • Full-time11 · 4%
  • Contract6 · 2%
  • Temporary4 · 2%

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