Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for teaching assistants, except postsecondary is $28,790 a year. About 11,270 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($36,780). Arkansas ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23,670 |
| 25% of workers | $25,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28,790 |
| 75% of workers | $34,220 |
| 90% of workers | $38,360 |
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith | $29,370 | 870 |
| Hot Springs | $29,010 | 270 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $28,980 | 1,990 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $28,850 | 2,570 |
| Jonesboro | $28,300 | 550 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for teaching assistants, except postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Some college, no degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 176,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $23,140 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $67,100 |
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