Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for elementary school teachers, except special education is $52,700 a year. About 12,590 people work in this job there.

$52,700Median yearly pay
$50,940–$60,750Middle half of workers, yearly
12,590People in this job in Arkansas

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($63,970). Arkansas ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for elementary school teachers, except special education in Arkansas

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$49,380
25% of workers$50,940
Half of workers (median)$52,700
75% of workers$60,750
90% of workers$63,120

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$61,0102,380
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$58,5803,210
Hot Springs$57,730340
Jonesboro$56,270570
Fort Smith$52,620840

Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for elementary school teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 87,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Arkansas

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,660
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,570
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52,060
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$57,000
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$56,830
Tutors$30,830
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,190
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$54,290

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.