Jobs in Fort Smith, AR
158 active postings tracked in Fort Smith, AR · collapsed to 131 roles.
Fort Smith, AR Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+21 this week — 22 added vs 1 removed)
Fort Smith, AR job market overview (May 2026)
The Fort Smith, AR job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 158 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 38% of postings in Fort Smith, AR have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 22 new postings have appeared this week — about 14% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1818+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (9 of 158).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.09/hr, with 67% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Pizza Hut, and Domino's Pizza.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- 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.
- 158Active postings
- 22Posted this week
- 60Open 30+ days38% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 6%List salary9 of 158
- 67%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $100kMedian annual (max)
- $18.09/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 1818d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager29
- Retail Associate17
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
- Delivery Driver7
- Crew / Cashier6
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other6
- Retail Salespersons5
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- Light Truck Drivers3
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
Top sectors
- Retail74
- Food Service / Restaurants49
- Consumer Goods39
- Transportation & Logistics20
- Manufacturing8
- Government / Public Sector7
Employment mix
- Unspecified126 · 80%
- Part-time19 · 12%
- Full-time8 · 5%
- Contract2 · 1%
- Temporary2 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Line CookCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · Fort Smith, AR, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- To-Go Specialist× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · Fort Smith, AR, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · Fort Smith, AR, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)× 3 openings
FedEx · FORT SMITH, Arkansas, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Courier/DOT× 2 openings
FedEx · Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Store Manager IIStore Supervisor / Manager
FedEx · Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States · careers.fedex.com
posted 19 hours ago