How much does a teaching assistant make in Arkansas?
$23,140a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Arkansas. That is $11.13 an hour or $1,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.13
- Vs. national median
- -46%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,880Median: $23,140Highest 10%: $35,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,880 | $11.00 | |
| 25th | $23,140 | $11.13 | |
| Median | $23,140 | $11.13 | |
| 75th | $28,520 | $13.71 | |
| 90th | $35,530 | $17.08 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Texarkana, TX | $47,440 |
| Little Rock, AR | $26,680 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $23,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 41. Montana | $30,070 |
| 42. New Hampshire | $26,810 |
| 43. Nevada | $24,960 |
| 44. Arkansas | $23,140 |
| 45. Alabama | $22,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $11.13 ($23,140 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $23,140 against $42,910 nationally, 46% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for teaching assistant pay?
Arkansas ranks 44 of 45 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays teaching assistants the most?
Texarkana, TX-AR, with a median of $47,440 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.