Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $57,000 a year. About 1,280 people work in this job there.

$57,000Median yearly pay
$51,110–$60,910Middle half of workers, yearly
1,280People in this job in Arkansas

That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($74,260). Arkansas ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Arkansas

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$47,820
25% of workers$51,110
Half of workers (median)$57,000
75% of workers$60,910
90% of workers$66,500

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$60,580280
Fort Smith$59,36080
Jonesboro$59,22060
Hot Springs$58,22030
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$57,400330

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

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

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Arkansas

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,660
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$52,700
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52,060
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$56,830
Tutors$30,830
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$35,580
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,570
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,190

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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.