How much does a special education teacher make in Arkansas?
$57,000a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Arkansas. That is $27.40 an hour or $4,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.40
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,820Median: $57,000Highest 10%: $66,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,820 | $22.99 | |
| 25th | $51,110 | $24.57 | |
| Median | $57,000 | $27.40 | |
| 75th | $60,910 | $29.28 | |
| 90th | $66,500 | $31.97 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $60,580 |
| Memphis, TN | $60,500 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $59,360 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $59,220 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $58,220 |
| Little Rock, AR | $57,400 |
| Texarkana, TX | $53,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 43. Kansas | $60,700 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $59,660 |
| 45. Louisiana | $59,100 |
| 46. Arkansas | $57,000 |
| 47. North Carolina | $56,770 |
| 48. Missouri | $55,920 |
| 49. West Virginia | $55,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $27.40 ($57,000 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $57,000 against $74,260 nationally, 23% 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 $60,580 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.