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

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

Median annual salary $52,490 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,210
90th percentile $58,120
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,210
    25th
    $50,350
    50th (median)
    $52,490
    75th
    $57,560
    90th
    $58,120

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 95% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 5% 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 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
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Jonesboro, AR is 16.7% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,210 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,350.