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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #44 of 50 · AR
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of kindergarten teachers, except special educations in Arkansas earn between $47,240 and $65,710. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean kindergarten teachers, except special education salary in Arkansas is $55,220, about 20.4% below the U.S. average ($69,370). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $59,050 | $61,830 | 180 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $58,980 | $61,820 | 310 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $55,670 | $55,330 | 50 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $52,950 | $54,560 | 80 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $51,990 | $53,650 | 270 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $51,680 | $51,890 | 170 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $51,130 | $48,900 | 100 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $51,130 | $51,440 | 130 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make in Arkansas?
The median kindergarten teachers, except special education salary in Arkansas is $52,060 per year (mean $55,220), and about 80% earn between $47,240 and $65,710.
How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make per hour in Arkansas?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $55,220 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Arkansas a high-paying state for kindergarten teachers, except special education?
Arkansas ranks #44 of 50 states for kindergarten teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $55,220 is about 20.4% below the U.S. average of $69,370.
Which metro areas in Arkansas pay kindergarten teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas for kindergarten teachers, except special education are Fort Smith, AR-OK ($59,050), Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR ($58,980), Hot Springs, AR ($55,670), by median annual wage.
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