Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for substitute teachers, short-term is $14.05 an hour ($29,230 a year). About 2,560 people work in this job there.

$14.05Median hourly pay
$27,190–$34,570Middle half of workers, yearly
2,560People in this job in Arkansas

That is 30% lower than the U.S. median ($41,670). Arkansas ranks 43rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for substitute teachers, short-term in Arkansas

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$11.75$24,440
25% of workers$13.07$27,190
Half of workers (median)$14.05$29,230
75% of workers$16.62$34,570
90% of workers$17.33$36,040

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$31,050240
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$29,2301,000

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

Education, experience and outlook for substitute teachers, short-term

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 65,000 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
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
Tutors$30,830
Self-Enrichment Teachers$30,810
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$41,940

Other job titles for this job

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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.