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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Arkansas
- Fayetteville$64,110
- Fort Smith$62,790
- Hot Springs$60,950
- Little Rock$60,790
- Jonesboro$58,880
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $64,110 | $62,110 | $59,240 | $51,807 | 91 |
| Fort Smith | $62,790 | $60,960 | $52,740 | $50,796 | 86 |
| Hot Springs | $60,950 | $61,850 | $51,560 | $49,385 | 86 |
| Little Rock | $60,790 | $60,480 | $51,470 | $49,263 | 89 |
| Jonesboro | $58,880 | $60,920 | $52,380 | $47,799 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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