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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$52,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
—/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
12,590
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,619 #44 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Arkansas, explained

Elementary school teachers in Arkansas earn a median of $52,700 per year (— per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $49,380, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $63,120. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $52,700 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $52,700 is worth about $60,619 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #44 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,380
$23.74/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,700
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$63,120
$30.35/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $52,700 $60,619 —
Texas $62,760 $64,663 −$10,060
Tennessee $59,980 $65,288 −$7,280
Louisiana $58,770 $66,627 −$6,070
Missouri $50,910 $56,058 +$1,790
Mississippi $49,790 $57,261 +$2,910
Oklahoma $48,200 $54,871 +$4,500

Elementary School Teacher in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Arkansas?

Elementary school teachers in Arkansas earn a median of $52,700 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay elementary school teachers well?

At $52,700, Arkansas pays 18% below the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 12,590 work in the state.

Elementary School Teacher salary in other states

Washington · $102,350 California · $99,650 District of Columbia · $96,580 Massachusetts · $94,000 Rhode Island · $90,930 New York · $85,760 Connecticut · $80,600 Alaska · $79,260 New Jersey · $78,200 Maryland · $77,680 Ohio · $77,370 Oregon · $77,130

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