Transportation & Logistics Fort Smith, AR Pop. 89,142

Operations Manager Salary in Fort Smith, Arkansas

The median operations manager salary in Fort Smith, AR is $82,920 per year, which is 20% below the national median and 4.8% below the Arkansas state average.

City Median

$82,920

vs State Avg

$-4,146

vs National

$-20,730

Cost of Living

80%

Operations Manager Salary in Fort Smith by Experience

In Fort Smith, an entry-level operations manager earns around $49,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $140,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 80% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$49,600

$-12,400 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$84,800

$-21,200 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$140,000

$-35,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Fort Smith, AR

Percentile	Fort Smith	AR State	National
10th Percentile	$46,400	$48,720	$58,000
25th Percentile	$60,800	$63,840	$76,000
Median (50th)	$82,920	$87,066	$103,650
75th Percentile	$112,000	$117,600	$140,000
90th Percentile	$148,000	$155,400	$185,000

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How to Become a Operations Manager in Fort Smith

Education

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

Key Skills

Operations ManagementProcess ImprovementBudgetingLeadershipSix SigmaData Analysis

Job Outlook

Nationally, operations manager employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Fort Smith may vary based on local industry and population growth.