How much does a secondary school teacher make in Arkansas?
$59,660a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Arkansas. That is $28.68 an hour or $4,972 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.68
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,430Median: $59,660Highest 10%: $75,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,430 | $23.76 | |
| 25th | $51,410 | $24.72 | |
| Median | $59,660 | $28.68 | |
| 75th | $62,270 | $29.94 | |
| 90th | $75,760 | $36.42 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $62,230 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $62,110 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $61,850 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $60,960 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $60,920 |
| Little Rock, AR | $60,480 |
| Texarkana, TX | $59,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 41. Florida | $60,410 |
| 42. Kansas | $59,920 |
| 43. Louisiana | $59,850 |
| 44. Arkansas | $59,660 |
| 45. Missouri | $59,240 |
| 46. Arizona | $58,360 |
| 47. North Carolina | $57,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $28.68 ($59,660 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $59,660 against $72,040 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Arkansas ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays secondary school teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $62,230 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.