How much does a teaching assistant make in Arkansas?
$28,790a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Arkansas. That is $13.84 an hour or $2,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.84
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,670Median: $28,790Highest 10%: $38,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,670 | $11.38 | |
| 25th | $25,760 | $12.38 | |
| Median | $28,790 | $13.84 | |
| 75th | $34,220 | $16.45 | |
| 90th | $38,360 | $18.44 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $29,370 |
| Memphis, TN | $29,330 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $29,010 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $28,980 |
| Little Rock, AR | $28,850 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $28,300 |
| Texarkana, TX | $28,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 41. North Carolina | $29,790 |
| 42. Kansas | $29,490 |
| 43. Tennessee | $29,210 |
| 44. Arkansas | $28,790 |
| 45. Georgia | $28,770 |
| 46. South Dakota | $28,220 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $27,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $13.84 ($28,790 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $28,790 against $36,780 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for teaching assistant pay?
Arkansas ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays teaching assistants the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $29,370 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.