SOC 25-1063 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary — Arkansas
Arkansas
The median wage for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Arkansas is $76,610 per year, substantially below the national median of $123,920 — a gap of 38.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Arkansas is $76,610 per year, substantially below the national median of $123,920 — a gap of 38.2%. Half of workers earn between $70,190 and $105,900. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $69,870 and the ninetieth at $130,370.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Arkansas ranks number 42nd out of 42 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 118th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,870 | −43.6% |
| 25th | $70,190 | −43.4% |
| Median (50th) | $76,610 | −38.2% |
| 75th | $105,900 | −14.5% |
| 90th | $130,370 | +5.2% |
| Mean | $90,010 | −27.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $76,610 goes as far as $88,159 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,159US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,610 a year, 38.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $69,870 to $130,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 42 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $76,610, 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 $123,920, so pay in Arkansas is 38.2% 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 Arkansas earns more than $130,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $69,870 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Arkansas. 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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