Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Little Rock, AR

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

Median annual salary $56,070 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,030
90th percentile $65,960
Employed locally 190
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,030
    25th
    $49,800
    50th (median)
    $56,070
    75th
    $60,470
    90th
    $65,960

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 86% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,390
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $99,360
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $98,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $97,870

    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, Middle School make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Little Rock, AR is 13.6% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Little Rock?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $45,030 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,800.