The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Fort Smith, AR-OK is $35,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,620.
Pay spans roughly $31,180 at the 10th percentile to $44,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.00 per hour. An estimated 260 people work as dental assistants in Fort Smith, AR-OK.
| Median (annual) | $35,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,620 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.00 |
| 10th percentile | $31,180 |
| 90th percentile | $44,710 |
| Employment | 260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.