Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $59,390 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,790
90th percentile $72,990
Employed locally 250
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,790
    25th
    $54,550
    50th (median)
    $59,390
    75th
    $65,280
    90th
    $72,990

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 76% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $97,300
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $89,230
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,270

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,400
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,580
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,180
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,770
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,800
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $61,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Fayetteville?

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

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Fayetteville, AR is 5.7% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,790 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,550.