SOC 25-2011 · Arkansas

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Arkansas

Preschool teachers (except special education) in Arkansas earn the most in Fort Smith (average $41,110 a year) and the least in Little Rock ($38,030), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the preschool teachers (except special education) average at $38,180 and the median at $34,190 for 3,270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,030.

$41Khighest: Fort Smith
$38Klowest: Little Rock
2,080jobs in these metros
5metro areas
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education average salary by city in Arkansas

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Fort Smith$41,110$40,710$27,840$34,17886
Hot Springs$40,880$35,600$28,220$34,00286
Fayetteville$40,300$35,680$30,500$33,55791
Jonesboro$40,060$34,340$28,820$33,37386
Little Rock$38,030$34,080$28,420$31,81789

*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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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary by city and state

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