Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Little Rock, AR

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

Median annual salary $37,580 -39.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $26,980
90th percentile $50,090
Employed locally 140
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,980
    25th
    $29,880
    50th (median)
    $37,580
    75th
    $45,290
    90th
    $50,090

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 58% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 42% 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 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, Preschool make per hour in Little Rock?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Little Rock, AR is 39.6% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $26,980 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,880.