Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $54,290 a year. About 1,430 people work in this job there.

$54,290Median yearly pay

$51,310–$60,330Middle half of workers, yearly

1,430People in this job in Arkansas

That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). Arkansas ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Arkansas

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$49,890
25% of workers	$51,310
Half of workers (median)	$54,290
75% of workers	$60,330
90% of workers	$63,630

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers	$61,680	210
Fort Smith	$59,110	120
Hot Springs	$58,950	50
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway	$56,230	400
Jonesboro	$54,760	60

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

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

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Arkansas

Job	Median yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$59,660
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$52,700
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$59,570
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$34,190
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$52,060
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$57,000
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,780
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$56,830

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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.