SOC 25-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Little Rock
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Little Rock, AR is $61,030 per year, close to the national median of $64,370 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Little Rock, AR is $61,030 per year, close to the national median of $64,370 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $50,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,400 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,790 to $61,750.
Employment stands at 1,830, or 5.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Fayetteville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $62,020. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 159th of 513 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,120 | −22.1% |
| 25th | $51,790 | −19.5% |
| Median (50th) | $61,030 | −5.2% |
| 75th | $61,750 | −4.1% |
| 90th | $76,400 | +18.7% |
| Mean | $59,630 | −7.4% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $62,020 | 1,180 | |
| 2 | Hot Springs | $60,880 | 130 | |
| 3 | Jonesboro | $59,430 | 280 | |
| 4 | Fort Smith | $58,960 | 530 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Little Rock run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $61,030 goes as far as $70,230 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,230US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,030 a year, 5.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,120 to $76,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,830 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $62,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Little Rock, AR?
The median annual wage is $61,030, 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 $64,370, so pay in Little Rock, AR is 5.2% 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 Little Rock, AR earns more than $76,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,120 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 Fayetteville, at $62,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,830 jobs in this occupation in Little Rock, 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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