Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $37,530 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.04
10th percentile $24,710
90th percentile $60,080
Employed locally 40
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,710
    25th
    $26,500
    50th (median)
    $37,530
    75th
    $51,010
    90th
    $60,080

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 68% Median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $59,110
    Vineland, NJ $58,830
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060

    Nearby metros — Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $54,410
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,570

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $52,670
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,080
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,480
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $52,100
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $56,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Hot Springs, AR is $18.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Hot Springs, AR is 1.1% above the national median of $37,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $24,710 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,500.