How much does a special education teacher make in Arkansas?
$54,290a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Arkansas. That is $26.10 an hour or $4,524 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.10
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,890Median: $54,290Highest 10%: $63,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,890 | $23.99 | |
| 25th | $51,310 | $24.67 | |
| Median | $54,290 | $26.10 | |
| 75th | $60,330 | $29.00 | |
| 90th | $63,630 | $30.59 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $64,640 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $61,680 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $59,110 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $58,950 |
| Little Rock, AR | $56,230 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $54,760 |
| Texarkana, TX | $51,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 44. Montana | $57,630 |
| 45. Missouri | $57,260 |
| 46. Arizona | $56,030 |
| 47. Arkansas | $54,290 |
| 48. South Dakota | $51,090 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $50,630 |
| 50. Mississippi | $50,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $26.10 ($54,290 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $54,290 against $65,120 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for special education teacher pay?
Arkansas ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays special education teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $64,640 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.