Painters Salary in Fort Smith, AR

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How much does a Painters make in Fort Smith, AR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Painters in Fort Smith, AR is $49,860. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,398 to $57,499, with most professionals earning between $37,514 and $64,455.

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What is a Painters?

Painters are responsible for applying paint, varnish, and other finishes to a variety of surfaces, including walls, ceilings, furniture, and equipment. They prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming, and then apply the appropriate coatings using brushes, rollers, or spray guns. Painters must have a good eye for detail and be able to mix and match colors to achieve the desired finish. They also need to have a good understanding of different types of paint and finishes, as well as the ability to work safely and efficiently. Additionally, Painters may be required to repair and maintain existing paint jobs, as well as communicate with clients to ensure their satisfaction with the finished product.

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Average Salary Range for Painters in Fort Smith, AR

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
43398
57499
49860

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
43591
57774
50058
What is the average salary for Painters in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Painters in Fort Smith, AR. The base salary for Painters ranges from $43,398 to $57,499 with the average base salary of $49,860. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,591 to $57,774 with the average total cash compensation of $50,058.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $49,860 $43,398 - $57,499
Bonus $199 $193 - $274
Total Pay $50,058 $43,591 - $57,774
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Painters Salary Near Fort Smith, AR

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Fort Smith, AR
CITY, STATE Fayetteville, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,132 - $59,797 COMPARE TO Fort Smith, AR
CITY, STATE Springdale, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,132 - $59,797 COMPARE TO Fort Smith, AR
CITY, STATE Muskogee, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,264 - $61,297 COMPARE TO Fort Smith, AR
CITY, STATE Rogers, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,863 - $59,441 COMPARE TO Fort Smith, AR
CITY, STATE Bentonville, AR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,774 - $59,323 COMPARE TO Fort Smith, AR
CITY, STATE Broken Arrow, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,562 - $61,692 COMPARE TO Fort Smith, AR
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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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