Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Fort Smith, AR
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers in Fort Smith, AR-OK earns $46,430 a year, 23% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,140 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $37,510
- 25th percentile
- $38,840
- Median percentile
- $46,430
- 75th percentile
- $71,650
- 90th percentile
- $89,170
Based on 40 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$37,676 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $46,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,392 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,552 |
| Arkansas income tax (approx.) | −$1,811 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,140 |
| Every two weeks | $1,449 |
Does it go far here?
$54,059Median pay in Fort Smith, AR is worth this at average US prices (local price level 85.9 vs 100).
28%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($866 a month, Census ACS).
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All mental health and substance abuse social workers salaries · Take-home pay in Arkansas