Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for special education teachers, middle school is $56,830 a year. About 750 people work in this job there.

$56,830Median yearly pay

$51,130–$60,480Middle half of workers, yearly

750People in this job in Arkansas

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($66,810). Arkansas ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, middle school in Arkansas

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$48,840
25% of workers	$51,130
Half of workers (median)	$56,830
75% of workers	$60,480
90% of workers	$66,560

Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers	$59,980	110
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway	$59,280	200
Fort Smith	$56,430	60
Jonesboro	$51,800	40

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, middle school

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 6,000 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
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$52,060
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$57,000
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$35,580
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.