verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$59,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
12,890
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,624 #29 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Arkansas, explained

High school teachers in Arkansas earn a median of $59,660 per year (— per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $49,430, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $75,760. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $59,660 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $59,660 is worth about $68,624 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #29 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,430
$23.76/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,660
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$75,760
$36.42/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $59,660 $68,624
Texas $63,590 $65,518 −$3,930
Tennessee $61,860 $67,334 −$2,200
Louisiana $59,850 $67,852 −$190
Missouri $59,240 $65,230 +$420
Mississippi $50,980 $58,629 +$8,680
Oklahoma $48,710 $55,451 +$10,950

High School Teacher in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Arkansas?

High school teachers in Arkansas earn a median of $59,660 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay high school teachers well?

At $59,660, Arkansas pays 17% below the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 12,890 work in the state.

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