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

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

Median annual salary $55,230 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,310
90th percentile $65,410
Employed locally 370
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,310
    25th
    $49,820
    50th (median)
    $55,230
    75th
    $61,390
    90th
    $65,410

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 85% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 15% 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 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, Secondary School make per hour in Little Rock?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Little Rock, AR is 20.6% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,310 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,820.