Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $59,660 a year. About 12,890 people work in this job there.

$59,660Median yearly pay
$51,410–$62,270Middle half of workers, yearly
12,890People in this job in Arkansas

That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($72,040). Arkansas ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Arkansas

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$49,430
25% of workers$51,410
Half of workers (median)$59,660
75% of workers$62,270
90% of workers$75,760

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$62,1102,940
Hot Springs$61,850370
Fort Smith$60,960810
Jonesboro$60,920610
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$60,4802,920

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

Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Arkansas

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$52,700
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,570
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$57,000
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,780
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$56,830
Tutors$30,830
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,190
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52,060

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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.