SOC 25-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Fayetteville
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Fayetteville, AR is $62,110 a year, trailing the national median of $72,040 by 13.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Fayetteville, AR is $62,110 a year, trailing the national median of $72,040 by 13.8%. Half of workers earn between $59,240 and $74,130. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $51,270 and the ninetieth at $75,790.
The area has 2,940 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 10.7 of every thousand jobs. Hot Springs leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,850. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 129th of 432 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,270 | −28.8% |
| 25th | $59,240 | −17.8% |
| Median (50th) | $62,110 | −13.8% |
| 75th | $74,130 | +2.9% |
| 90th | $75,790 | +5.2% |
| Mean | $64,110 | −11.0% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Springs | $61,850 | 370 | |
| 2 | Fort Smith | $60,960 | 810 | |
| 3 | Jonesboro | $60,920 | 610 | |
| 4 | Little Rock | $60,480 | 2,920 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fayetteville run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $62,110 goes as far as $71,473 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,473US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,110 a year, 13.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,270 to $75,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,940 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hot Springs, at $61,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Fayetteville, AR?
The median annual wage is $62,110, 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 $72,040, so pay in Fayetteville, AR is 13.8% 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 Fayetteville, AR earns more than $75,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,270 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 Hot Springs, at $61,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,940 jobs in this occupation in Fayetteville, 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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