How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Arkansas?
$62,900a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Arkansas. That is $30.24 an hour or $5,242 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.24
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,300Median: $62,900Highest 10%: $82,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,300 | $21.78 | |
| 25th | $55,600 | $26.73 | |
| Median | $62,900 | $30.24 | |
| 75th | $78,970 | $37.97 | |
| 90th | $82,130 | $39.49 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $63,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 40. Kentucky | $65,630 |
| 41. North Dakota | $64,540 |
| 42. North Carolina | $63,900 |
| 43. Arkansas | $62,900 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $61,580 |
| 45. Mississippi | $54,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $30.24 ($62,900 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $62,900 against $79,350 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Arkansas ranks 43 of 45 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $63,390 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.