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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Arkansas
- Fayetteville$63,240
- Little Rock$59,630
- Fort Smith$59,450
- Hot Springs$59,320
- Jonesboro$57,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $63,240 | $62,020 | $60,550 | $51,141 | 91 |
| Little Rock | $59,630 | $61,030 | $51,790 | $48,374 | 89 |
| Fort Smith | $59,450 | $58,960 | $51,800 | $48,236 | 86 |
| Hot Springs | $59,320 | $60,880 | $52,450 | $48,137 | 86 |
| Jonesboro | $57,890 | $59,430 | $52,870 | $47,041 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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