Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Fort Smith

The median dentist earns $165,060 a year in the Fort Smith metro, with most between $122,020 and $200,350.

25th percentile

$122,020

Entry / lower range

Median

$165,060

The typical pay

75th percentile

$200,350

Experienced / upper range

Fort Smith runs about 8% below the Arkansas median. Versus the national median, it's about 3% below average.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dentists. Many dentists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

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Dentist salary in Fort Smith: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Fort Smith?

The median dentist salary in the Fort Smith area is about $165,060, with most earning between $122,020 and $200,350 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Fort Smith higher or lower than the rest of Arkansas?

Fort Smith runs about 8% below the Arkansas state median for dentists.

How does Fort Smith compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Fort Smith is about 3% below average.