How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Arkansas?
$61,780a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Arkansas. That is $29.70 an hour or $5,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.70
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,130Median: $61,780Highest 10%: $76,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| 25th | $58,040 | $27.90 | |
| Median | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| 75th | $66,720 | $32.08 | |
| 90th | $76,620 | $36.84 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $66,310 |
| Memphis, TN | $65,500 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $62,360 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $62,120 |
| Texarkana, TX | $61,210 |
| Little Rock, AR | $60,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 30. Arizona | $62,980 |
| 31. Wyoming | $62,570 |
| 32. Florida | $62,140 |
| 33. Arkansas | $61,780 |
| 34. Tennessee | $61,700 |
| 35. North Dakota | $61,500 |
| 36. Louisiana | $61,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $29.70 ($61,780 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $61,780 against $66,270 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Arkansas ranks 33 of 49 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $66,310 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.