How much does a special education teacher make in Arkansas?
$61,690a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Arkansas. That is $29.66 an hour or $5,141 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.66
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,490Median: $61,690Highest 10%: $79,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,490 | $24.27 | |
| 25th | $51,860 | $24.93 | |
| Median | $61,690 | $29.66 | |
| 75th | $72,630 | $34.92 | |
| 90th | $79,630 | $38.28 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 26. Nevada | $64,410 |
| 27. Tennessee | $63,300 |
| 28. Kentucky | $63,140 |
| 29. Arkansas | $61,690 |
| 30. North Dakota | $61,500 |
| 31. Connecticut | $61,480 |
| 32. Louisiana | $61,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $29.66 ($61,690 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $61,690 against $76,580 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for special education teacher pay?
Arkansas ranks 29 of 42 states.
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.