Department Specialist Salary in Fort Smith, Arkansas

How much does a Department Specialist make in Fort Smith, AR? The average Department Specialist salary in Fort Smith, AR is $77,609 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $66,872 and $83,649. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Child Life Specialist - Emergency Department - New rates of pay and $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Akron Children's Hospital - AKRON , OH

Job Description. PRN. Variable 11a-1130p. Onsite. $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available (taxable). Summary. The Child Life Specialist are responsible for maximizing t

- 10 days ago

Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN) - Emergency Department *PSVMC 1.0 FTE Day*

Providence RN Careers - CLACKAMAS , OR

Description. The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). CNSs are leaders in health care and improve the outcome

- 5 days ago

Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN) - Emergency Department *PSVMC 1.0 FTE Day*

Providence RN Careers - PORTLAND , OR

Description. The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). CNSs are leaders in health care and improve the outcome

- 5 days ago

Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN) - Emergency Department *PSVMC 1.0 FTE Day*

Providence RN Careers - HILLSBORO , OR

Description. The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). CNSs are leaders in health care and improve the outcome

- 5 days ago

Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN) - Emergency Department *PSVMC 1.0 FTE Day*

Providence RN Careers - BEAVERTON , OR

Description. The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). CNSs are leaders in health care and improve the outcome

- 5 days ago

Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN) - Emergency Department *PSVMC 1.0 FTE Day*

Providence RN Careers - GRESHAM , OR

Description. The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). CNSs are leaders in health care and improve the outcome

- 5 days ago

What does a Department Specialist do?

Department Specialist in Germantown, MD

Create, edit, and review comments prior to formal issuance to stakeholders.

February 02, 2023

Enter orders, schedule and track shipments for the PMs.

April 26, 2023

Handle all admin related work (setup meetings, office supplies, travel arrangements, expense processing, etc.

May 02, 2023

Department Specialist in Gladstone, MO

Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise area, especially in assigned department(s).

December 02, 2022

Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales ideas to General Manager.

April 16, 2023

Department Specialist in San Diego, CA

Schedules and coordinates meetings, including meeting room reservation, audio visual equipment, presentation materials, visitor badges and food/beverage service.

November 08, 2022

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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 86,209. With an estimated population of 88,037 in 2017, it is the principal city of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region of 298,592 residents that encompasses the Arkansas counties of Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian, and the Oklahoma counties of Le Flore and Sequoyah. Fort Smith has a sister city relationship with Cisterna, Italy, site of the World War II Battle of Cisterna, fought by United States Army Rangers c...

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66872

83649

77609

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77933

97325

90331

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Department Specialist in Fort Smith, AR. The base salary for Department Specialist ranges from $66,872 to $83,649 with the average base salary of $77,609. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,933 to $97,325 with the average total cash compensation of $90,331.

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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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