As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Process Operator in Fort Smith, AR is $44,050, equivalent to $21 per hour, $847 weekly, or $3,671 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Process Operator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Process Operator in Fort Smith, AR vary widely, spanning from $37,021 to $50,171. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,371) and 75th percentile ($47,254), while top earners (90th percentile) make $50,171 per year. This $6,883 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Hydraulics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Fort Smith Process Operator often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Fort Smith currently ranks 788 statewide for Process Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Process Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Operator Salary $37,021 Fort Smith, AR May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Process Operator Salary $40,371 Fort Smith, AR May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Process Operator Salary $44,050 Fort Smith, AR May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Process Operator Salary $47,254 Fort Smith, AR May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Process Operator Salary $50,171 Fort Smith, AR May 18, 2021
25% $40,371 10% $37,021 90% $50,171 75% $47,254 $44,050 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Fort Smith, Arkansas    Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,20....More

Fort Smith, Arkansas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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