How much does a special education teacher make in Arkansas?
$56,830a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Arkansas. That is $27.32 an hour or $4,736 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.32
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,840Median: $56,830Highest 10%: $66,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| 25th | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| Median | $56,830 | $27.32 | |
| 75th | $60,480 | $29.08 | |
| 90th | $66,560 | $32.00 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $59,980 |
| Little Rock, AR | $59,280 |
| Memphis, TN | $57,270 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $56,430 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $51,800 |
| Texarkana, TX | $50,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 43. North Carolina | $59,360 |
| 44. Indiana | $58,900 |
| 45. North Dakota | $57,680 |
| 46. Arkansas | $56,830 |
| 47. West Virginia | $56,440 |
| 48. South Dakota | $51,360 |
| 49. Mississippi | $50,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $27.32 ($56,830 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $56,830 against $66,810 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for special education teacher pay?
Arkansas ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays special education teachers the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $59,980 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.