Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $46,660 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $27,040
90th percentile $58,410
Employed locally 160
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,040
    25th
    $27,620
    50th (median)
    $46,660
    75th
    $51,240
    90th
    $58,410

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 84% Median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 16% 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 Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,170
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54,400
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$23,080
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,940
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$77,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Jonesboro, AR is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Jonesboro, AR is 25.7% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $27,040 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,620.