How much does a substitute teacher make in Arkansas?
$29,230a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Arkansas. That is $14.05 an hour or $2,436 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.05
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,440Median: $29,230Highest 10%: $36,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,440 | $11.75 | |
| 25th | $27,190 | $13.07 | |
| Median | $29,230 | $14.05 | |
| 75th | $34,570 | $16.62 | |
| 90th | $36,040 | $17.33 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $31,930 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $31,050 |
| Little Rock, AR | $29,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 40. South Carolina | $30,400 |
| 41. Kentucky | $29,730 |
| 42. Tennessee | $29,500 |
| 43. Arkansas | $29,230 |
| 44. Montana | $28,050 |
| 45. South Dakota | $27,840 |
| 46. Louisiana | $27,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $14.05 ($29,230 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $29,230 against $41,670 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for substitute teacher pay?
Arkansas ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays substitute teachers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $31,930 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.