AR · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-2052

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual Salary $51,590 -18% below national average (national: $63,000)
$54,390Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
1,310Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$51,590
$45,600
10th pct.
$63,980
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$45,600N/A
25th percentile$49,160N/A
50th percentile (median)$51,590N/A
75th percentile$59,390N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$63,980N/A
Mean (average)$54,390N/A

How Arkansas Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Arkansas
Arkansas (current) $51,590
California $90,530 +75%
Washington $85,340 +65%
District of Columbia $82,400 +60%
Connecticut $81,220 +57%
New York $80,750 +57%
Massachusetts $78,820 +53%
Oregon $78,320 +52%
Rhode Island $77,930 +51%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Arkansas?

The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Arkansas is $54,390 per year. The median (middle) salary is $51,590 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Arkansas?

Entry-level special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools (10th percentile) in Arkansas typically earn around $45,600 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $49,160 per year.

What is the highest Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Arkansas?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Arkansas make approximately $63,980 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $59,390 per year.

How does the Arkansas Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary compare to the national average?

The median special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Arkansas is $51,590, which is -18% below national average of $63,000.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes