How much does a teacher and instructor make in Arkansas?
$41,940a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Arkansas. That is $20.16 an hour or $3,495 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.16
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,070Median: $41,940Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,070 | $11.09 | |
| 25th | $24,300 | $11.68 | |
| Median | $41,940 | $20.16 | |
| 75th | $79,120 | $38.04 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.00 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $61,110 |
| Little Rock, AR | $45,810 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $26,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 47. Tennessee | $50,000 |
| 48. Indiana | $48,960 |
| 49. Montana | $48,890 |
| 50. Arkansas | $41,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $20.16 ($41,940 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $41,940 against $66,140 nationally, 37% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Arkansas ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays teacher and instructors the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $61,110 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.