General and Operations Managers pay in Fort Smith

In Fort Smith (AR), the median pay for general and operations managers is $33.81 an hour ($70,330 a year). About 2,320 people work in this job there.

$33.81Median hourly pay
$48,720–$108,180Middle half of workers, yearly
2,320People in this job in Fort Smith (AR)

That is 34% lower than the U.S. median ($105,770). It is 5% lower than the Arkansas median ($74,050).

Pay range for general and operations managers in Fort Smith (AR)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.16$35,690
25% of workers$23.42$48,720
Half of workers (median)$33.81$70,330
75% of workers$52.01$108,180
90% of workers$78.73$163,760

General and Operations Managers pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$81,8007,010
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$76,0809,330
Fort Smith (this page)$70,3302,320
Jonesboro$69,3701,470
Hot Springs$62,8101,080

Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for general and operations managers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 285,000 openings a year (BLS)

Other job titles for this job

Chief Administrative OfficerCaoPublic Works DirectorArea ManagerBoards and Commissions DirectorBusiness CoordinatorBusiness ManagerCenter ManagerCorporate ManagerDepartment ManagerDepartment Store General ManagerDept Store GM

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.