How much does an elementary school teacher make in Arkansas?
$52,700a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Arkansas. That is $25.34 an hour or $4,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.34
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,380Median: $52,700Highest 10%: $63,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,380 | $23.74 | |
| 25th | $50,940 | $24.49 | |
| Median | $52,700 | $25.34 | |
| 75th | $60,750 | $29.21 | |
| 90th | $63,120 | $30.35 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $61,510 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $61,010 |
| Little Rock, AR | $58,580 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $57,730 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $56,270 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $52,620 |
| Texarkana, TX | $50,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 44. Kansas | $56,450 |
| 45. West Virginia | $55,630 |
| 46. North Carolina | $54,930 |
| 47. Arkansas | $52,700 |
| 48. Missouri | $50,910 |
| 49. South Dakota | $50,130 |
| 50. Mississippi | $49,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $25.34 ($52,700 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $52,700 against $63,970 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Arkansas ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays elementary school teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $61,510 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.