Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Little Rock, AR

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

Median annual salary $55,450 -12% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,450
90th percentile $69,050
Employed locally 280
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,450
    25th
    $49,700
    50th (median)
    $55,450
    75th
    $59,810
    90th
    $69,050

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 85% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 15% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,030
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,160
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Little Rock, AR is 12% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,450 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,700.