Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Fayetteville, AR

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

Median annual salary $58,420 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,030
90th percentile $73,370
Employed locally 340
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,030
    25th
    $54,010
    50th (median)
    $58,420
    75th
    $64,910
    90th
    $73,370

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 75% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,410
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $98,630
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,580

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Fayetteville?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Fayetteville, AR is 16.1% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,030 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,010.