Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Fort Smith
The median dental assistant earns $37,160 a year in the Fort Smith metro, with the middle half between $35,680 and $45,000.[1]
25th percentile
$35,680
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$37,160
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$45,000
Upper end of the middle half
Fort Smith runs about 13% lower than the Arkansas median and ranks 6th of 7 Arkansas metros. It is about 23% lower than the national median.
Fort Smith pay range vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arkansas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,420 | $35,060 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,680 | $36,790 | $44,340 |
| Median | $37,160 | $42,830 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $45,000 | $46,730 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $45,840 | $48,330 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $40,150 | $42,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Fort Smith: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Fort Smith?
The median dental assistant salary in the Fort Smith metro area is $37,160, with the middle half earning between $35,680 and $45,000 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $31,420 at the 10th percentile to $45,840 at the 90th.
Is Fort Smith higher or lower than the rest of Arkansas?
Fort Smith runs about 13% lower than the Arkansas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 7 Arkansas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Fort Smith compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Fort Smith is about 23% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Fort Smith area?
BLS estimates 220 dental assistants were employed in the Fort Smith metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.90, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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