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
- Host - Ft Smith Chili'sServer / Host
Chili's · Fort Smith, Arkansas · chilisjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Busser - Ft. Smith Chili'sServer / Host
Chili's · Fort Smith, Arkansas · chilisjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Prep Cook - Ft Smith Chili'sCook / Kitchen
Chili's · Fort Smith, Arkansas · chilisjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Server / Wait StaffServer / Host
Waffle House · Fort Smith, Arkansas · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
posted 1 month ago
- Student Worker, Procurement - Vaux
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 1 month ago
- CDL Class A Delivery Driver (Home Nightly)Delivery Driver
Performance Food Group · Fort Smith, Arkansas · sjobs.brassring.com
$62k–$85k · posted 1 month ago
- Sales Representative
Performance Food Group · Fort Smith, Arkansas · sjobs.brassring.com
posted 1 month ago
- Part Time Branch Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Watsco · Fort Smith, Arkansas · myjobs.adp.com
posted 1 month ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Walgreens · Fort Smith, Arkansas · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 month ago
- Student Worker, Administrative Services
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 1 month ago
- Accounts Receivable Field Support Coordinator I
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 1 month ago
- Security Officer Unarmed Patrol
Allied Universal · Fort Smith, Arkansas · jobs.aus.com
posted 1 month ago
- Senior Sales Engineer - US FederalSales Engineer
Ericsson · Fort Smith, Arkansas · jobs.ericsson.com
$150k–$225k · posted 1 month ago
- HCM Analyst I - Employee Experience
ArcBest · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.arcb.com
posted 1 month ago
- Operations Manager
Graphic Packaging · Fort Smith, Arkansas · careers.graphicpkg.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Retail Front End Supervisor Full Time
Burlington Stores · Fort Smith, Arkansas · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 4 weeks ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Outback Steakhouse · Fort Smith, AR, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 2 months ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)Delivery Driver× 2 openings
FedEx · FORT SMITH, Arkansas, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Retail Store Manager IIStore Supervisor / Manager
FedEx · Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States · careers.fedex.com
posted 1 month ago