Graphic Designer Salary in Sebastian County
Sebastian County includes manufacturing, healthcare, and retail businesses. Salaries here reflect Arkansas's lower cost of living. Pay levels vary among employers in Fort Smith.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
$34,000 to $41,000
Average (per year)
$37,500
Agencies, local print shops, and regional businesses commonly hire new designers at modest salaries.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
$41,500 to $52,500
Average (per year)
$47,000
Mid-level talent works with manufacturing firms, healthcare providers, and marketing teams.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
$53,000 to $62,000
Average (per year)
$57,500
Fort Smith corporations rely on senior designers to lead projects, and some serve as in-house specialists.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
$63,000+
Principal designers manage creative departments or consult for multiple regional clients.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
$18 - $25
per hour
Mid-level
$26 - $38
per hour
Senior
$39 - $52
per hour