Jobs in Fort Smith, AR
250 active postings tracked in Fort Smith, AR · collapsed to 222 roles.
Fort Smith, AR Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Pay is above the national median ($46/hr vs $26/hr national)
Fort Smith, AR job market overview (June 2026)
The Fort Smith, AR job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 250 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Fort Smith, AR have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 61 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1048+ days.
- 14% of postings list a salary range (35 of 250).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $46/hr, with 83% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Aya Healthcare, Dollar General, and Pizza Hut.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- 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.
- 250Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 250Open 30+ days100% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 14%List salary35 of 250
- 83%Hourly29 of disclosed
- $93kMedian annual (max)
- $46/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 61dMedian agep90 1048d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager29
- Retail Associate21
- Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)14
- Registered Nurse12
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist11
- Physician / Doctor8
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons3
- Managers, All Other2
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
- Management Analysts1
- Bartenders1
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
Top sectors
- Retail84
- Healthcare65
- Food Service / Restaurants57
- Consumer Goods39
- Professional Services35
- Manufacturing19
Employment mix
- Unspecified185 · 74%
- Part-time44 · 18%
- Full-time11 · 4%
- Contract6 · 2%
- Temporary4 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- SALES ASSOCIATE in FORT SMITH, AR S19374Retail Associate
Dollar General · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in FORT SMITH, AR S19374Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in FORT SMITH, AR S19374Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in FORT SMITH, AR S19374Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.09/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.09/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.petsmart.com
$58k–$105k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.petsmart.com
$13.13–$18.18/hr · posted 16 years ago
- CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Part-timeWarehouse / Stocker
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 2 months ago
- Manager, Robotics Software Engineering
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 2 months ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary
Walgreens · Fort Smith, Arkansas · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 month ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 month ago
- Principal Product Manager - Robotics Safety and ComplianceProduct Manager
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 1 month ago
- Student Worker, Cargo Claims and Prevention
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 1 month ago
- Student Worker, Financial Services
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 1 month ago
- CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-timeWarehouse / Stocker
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 1 month ago
- Accounts Receivable Coordinator I
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 1 month ago
- Pharmacist - 60k Sign-On Bonus & Relocation AvailablePharmacy
Walgreens · Fort Smith, Arkansas · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 month ago
- Sales Associate 1Retail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 month ago
- Bass pro sales associate sunglass hutRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 month ago
- Food Runner - Ft. Smith Chili'sFood Service
Chili's · Fort Smith, Arkansas · chilisjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Line Cook - Ft Smith Chili'sCook / Kitchen
Chili's · Fort Smith, Arkansas · chilisjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Server - Ft Smith Chili'sServer / Host
Chili's · Fort Smith, Arkansas · chilisjobs.com
posted 1 month ago