Preschool Teacher Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Arkansas
$34,190
$16.44 an hour
10th percentile
$27,190
90th percentile
$56,690
Jobs (wage & salary)
3,270
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Arkansas was $34,190 in May 2025, $3,950 (10%) below the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $28,480 (25th percentile) and $45,940 (75th percentile).
Arkansas ranks 43 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,190 | $13.07 |
| 25th | $28,480 | $13.69 |
| 50th (median) | $34,190 | $16.44 |
| 75th | $45,940 | $22.09 |
| 90th | $56,690 | $27.26 |
| Mean (average) | $38,180 | $18.36 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Arkansas, BLS OEWS May 2025.