Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $50,340 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,450
90th percentile $61,100
Employed locally 290
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,450
    25th
    $49,210
    50th (median)
    $50,340
    75th
    $58,540
    90th
    $61,100

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 77% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $86,820
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $85,230
    Barnstable Town, MA $85,170
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $82,620

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,030
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,160
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,280
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,960
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $178,830
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Little Rock, AR is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Little Rock, AR is 18.1% below the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Little Rock?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $40,450 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,210.