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Preschool Teacher Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$34,190/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$16.44/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
3,270
public U.S. Median
$38,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$39,327 #26 of 51

Preschool Teacher pay in Arkansas, explained

Preschool teachers in Arkansas earn a median of $34,190 per year ($16.44 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $38,140. Entry-level workers earn around $27,190, while the most experienced preschool teachers reach about $56,690. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $34,190 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $34,190 is worth about $39,327 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #26 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Preschool Teacher pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$27,190
$13.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$34,190
$16.44/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$56,690
$27.25/hr

Preschool Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $34,190 $39,327
Louisiana $38,020 $43,103 −$3,830
Mississippi $36,250 $41,689 −$2,060
Missouri $36,090 $39,739 −$1,900
Tennessee $34,280 $37,314 −$90
Texas $33,860 $34,887 +$330
Oklahoma $31,790 $36,190 +$2,400

Preschool Teacher in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do preschool teachers make in Arkansas?

Preschool teachers in Arkansas earn a median of $34,190 per year ($16.44 per hour), compared with $38,140 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay preschool teachers well?

At $34,190, Arkansas pays 10% below the national median for preschool teachers. An estimated 3,270 work in the state.

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