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Cloud Architect Salary in Fort Smith, Arkansas

The median cloud architect salary in Fort Smith, AR is $104,340 per year, which is 26% below the national median and 5.1% below the Arkansas state average.

City Median

$104,340

vs State Avg

$-5,640

vs National

$-36,660

Cost of Living

80%

Cloud Architect Salary in Fort Smith by Experience

In Fort Smith, an entry-level cloud architect earns around $72,520, while experienced professionals earn up to $144,300 per year. The local cost of living index is 80% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$72,520

$-25,480 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$105,080

$-36,920 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$144,300

$-50,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Fort Smith, AR

Percentile	Fort Smith	AR State	National
10th Percentile	$70,300	$74,100	$95,000
25th Percentile	$87,320	$92,040	$118,000
Median (50th)	$104,340	$109,980	$141,000
75th Percentile	$129,500	$136,500	$175,000
90th Percentile	$155,400	$163,800	$210,000

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How to Become a Cloud Architect in Fort Smith

Education

Most cloud architect positions require a bachelor's degree. Fort Smith and the surrounding Arkansas area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AWSAzureGCPCloud ArchitectureNetworkingSecurity

Job Outlook

Nationally, cloud architect employment is projected to grow 23% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Fort Smith may vary based on local industry and population growth.