Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Fayetteville, AR

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

Median annual salary $36,340 -41.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $24,160
90th percentile $45,860
Employed locally 50
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,160
    25th
    $24,160
    50th (median)
    $36,340
    75th
    $36,350
    90th
    $45,860

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 47% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $79,420
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $77,580
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $71,970

    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, Preschool make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Fayetteville, AR is 41.6% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $24,160 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,160.