Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,730 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Fayetteville earn between $30,500 and $44,660.
- $30K10th
- $30K25th
- $36KMedian
- $45K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,300 | $3,358 | $19.38 |
| Median | $35,680 | $2,973 | $17.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,500 | $2,542 | $14.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,660 | $3,722 | $21.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Fayetteville vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Fayetteville earn 6% more than the Arkansas average ($38,180) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $40,300 | $35,680 | $29,780 | $60,730 | 770 |
| Arkansas | $38,180 | $34,190 | $27,190 | $56,690 | 3,270 |
| United States | $43,030 | $38,140 | $28,990 | $61,390 | 478,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in Fayetteville
On the average salary of $40,300, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $33,557 a year, or $2,796 a month and $1,291 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Fayetteville a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.4), so the average $40,300 buys what about $44,115 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($46,610). A typical home costs $368,497, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Arkansas cities
Fayetteville ranks 3rd of 5 Arkansas metro areas for this job; Fort Smith pays the most ($41,110).
- Fort Smith$41,110
- Hot Springs$40,880
- Fayetteville$40,300
- Jonesboro$40,060
- Little Rock$38,030
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Arkansas
Highest-paying cities for preschool teachers (except special education)
Vineland, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,570).
- Vineland, NJ$62,570
- Albany, GA$62,070
- Atlantic City, NJ$58,560
- Brunswick, GA$58,180
- Denver, CO$57,250
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Fayetteville: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Fayetteville?
$19.38 an hour on average, and $17.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $33,557 a year ($2,796 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,300. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Fayetteville than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,030).
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 25-2011; area Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR (22220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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