Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Hot Springs, AR

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

Median annual salary $56,740 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,900
90th percentile $61,150
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,900
    25th
    $49,760
    50th (median)
    $56,740
    75th
    $60,510
    90th
    $61,150

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 102% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 2% above 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 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
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Hot Springs, AR is 9.9% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,900 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,760.