Special Education Teachers, Preschool pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for special education teachers, preschool is $35,580 a year. About 510 people work in this job there.

$35,580Median yearly pay
$28,650–$47,200Middle half of workers, yearly
510People in this job in Arkansas

That is 45% lower than the U.S. median ($64,830). Arkansas ranks 45th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, preschool in Arkansas

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$27,800
25% of workers$28,650
Half of workers (median)$35,580
75% of workers$47,200
90% of workers$53,990

Special Education Teachers, Preschool pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$36,560170
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$31,41070

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, preschool

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 2,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Arkansas

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