SOC 25-1041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — South Arkansas
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in South Arkansas, AR is $70,860 per year, substantially below the national median of $98,700 — a gap of 28.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in South Arkansas, AR is $70,860 per year, substantially below the national median of $98,700 — a gap of 28.2%. Half of workers earn between $58,890 and $92,740. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $55,580 and the ninetieth at $120,060.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Little Rock records the highest median at $77,900. Of the 349 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 65th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,580 | −43.7% |
| 25th | $58,890 | −40.3% |
| Median (50th) | $70,860 | −28.2% |
| 75th | $92,740 | −6.0% |
| 90th | $120,060 | +21.6% |
| Mean | $79,520 | −19.4% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock | $77,900 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $70,860 goes as far as $81,542 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,542US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,860 a year, 28.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,580 to $120,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Little Rock, at $77,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in South Arkansas, AR?
The median annual wage is $70,860, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,700, so pay in South Arkansas, AR is 28.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Arkansas, AR earns more than $120,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Little Rock, at $77,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in South Arkansas, AR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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