Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Little Rock, AR

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

Median annual salary $58,160 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,120
90th percentile $74,620
Employed locally 2,770
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,120
    25th
    $49,790
    50th (median)
    $58,160
    75th
    $63,540
    90th
    $74,620

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 89% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

    Nearby metros — Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $102,380
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,500
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,930
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $99,740
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,260

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,030
    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
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Little Rock, AR is 9.9% below the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Little Rock?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,120 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,790.