Retail Salespersons Salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK

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

Median annual salary $28,810 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.85
10th percentile $22,920
90th percentile $39,710
Employed locally 2,590
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,920
    25th
    $25,790
    50th (median)
    $28,810
    75th
    $34,080
    90th
    $39,710

    Fort Smith economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 51% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,590
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,410

    Related occupations in Fort Smith, AR-OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$26,950
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$49,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$37,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$47,550
    Counter and Rental Clerks$34,730
    Parts Salespersons$32,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Fort Smith?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Fort Smith, AR-OK is $13.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.68 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Smith above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK is 16.7% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Fort Smith?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,920 per year in Fort Smith, AR-OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,790.