Retail Salespersons pay in Fort Smith

In Fort Smith (AR), the median pay for retail salespersons is $13.63 an hour ($28,350 a year). About 2,880 people work in this job there.

$13.63Median hourly pay
$26,540–$34,840Middle half of workers, yearly
2,880People in this job in Fort Smith (AR)

That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). It is 3% lower than the Arkansas median ($29,270).

Pay range for retail salespersons in Fort Smith (AR)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$11.15$23,180
25% of workers$12.76$26,540
Half of workers (median)$13.63$28,350
75% of workers$16.75$34,840
90% of workers$18.68$38,850

Retail Salespersons pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$30,3007,940
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$29,15010,620
Jonesboro$28,9601,940
Fort Smith (this page)$28,3502,880
Hot Springs$27,8901,620

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

Education, experience and outlook for retail salespersons

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 520,600 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Fort Smith (AR)

JobMedian yearly pay
Stockers and Order Fillers$32,050
Cashiers$27,480
Customer Service Representatives$37,500

Other job titles for this job

Sales AssociateFashion ConsultantWardrobe Image ConsultantDesign ConsultantMerchandise CoordinatorMerchandising Service AssociateStore AssociateBeauty AdvisorCosmetic ConsultantCustomer AssistantSales ClerkCoupon Redemption Clerk

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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.