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Middle School Teacher Salary in Arkansas (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $47,905/year ($3,992/month) for a single filer
Middle School Teacher pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,140 Middle School Teacher jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 25-2022, “Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Middle School Teacher salary of $59,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,905 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $59,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,968 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,557 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$2,140 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,905 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,992 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Middle School Teacher make in Arkansas?
- The median Middle School Teacher salary in Arkansas is $59,570 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,680 and $61,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Middle School Teacher in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $59,570, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $47,905 per year ($3,992 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Middle School Teacher jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 6,140 Middle School Teacher jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.