Graphic Designers Salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Smith, AR-OK

Median annual salary $36,620 -40.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.61
10th percentile $28,930
90th percentile $57,020
Employed locally 70
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,930
    25th
    $34,480
    50th (median)
    $36,620
    75th
    $50,110
    90th
    $57,020

    Fort Smith economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 65% Median Graphic Designers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $76,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,850
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $71,650

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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,550
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    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $30,410
    Public Relations Specialists $52,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Fort Smith?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Fort Smith, AR-OK is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.48 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Smith above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK is 40.3% below the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graphic Designers in Fort Smith?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $28,930 per year in Fort Smith, AR-OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,480.