Jobs in Fort Smith, AR
144 active postings tracked in Fort Smith, AR · collapsed to 127 roles.
Fort Smith, AR Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
Fort Smith, AR job market overview (May 2026)
The Fort Smith, AR job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 144 active job postings tracked here, 42% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 42% of postings in Fort Smith, AR have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 21 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 21 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1820+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (9 of 144).
- 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, ArcBest, and Domino's Pizza.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- 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.
- 144Active postings
- 21Posted this week
- 61Open 30+ days42% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 6%List salary9 of 144
- 67%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $100kMedian annual (max)
- $18.09/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 21dMedian agep90 1820d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager26
- Retail Associate17
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
- Merchandiser / Stocker4
- Delivery Driver4
- Cook / Kitchen4
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
- Retail75
- Consumer Goods40
- Food Service / Restaurants33
- Transportation & Logistics21
- Manufacturing8
- Government / Public Sector7
Employment mix
- Unspecified109 · 76%
- Part-time19 · 13%
- Full-time10 · 7%
- Contract3 · 2%
- Temporary2 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Shortage Control Part Time
Burlington Stores · Fort Smith, Arkansas · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Business Development Representative - SMBSDR / BDR
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Business Intelligence Developer I
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Part-timeWarehouse / Stocker
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Manager, Robotics Software Engineering
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Planning Coordinator I - Managed Operations
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Project Manager I - Solutions Development
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Robotics Software Engineer III - Infrastructure
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Student Worker, Corporate Facilities
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary
Walgreens · Fort Smith, Arkansas · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 3 days ago
- Principal Product Manager - Robotics Safety and ComplianceProduct Manager
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 3 days ago
- Student Worker, Cargo Claims and Prevention
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 3 days ago
- Student Worker, Financial Services
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 3 days ago
- CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-timeWarehouse / Stocker
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 5 hours ago
- 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