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Special Education Teacher Salary in Arkansas (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $43,868/year ($3,656/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 47th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 1,430 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $54,290 a year — though pay ranges from $49,890 for newcomers to $63,630 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,430 Special Education Teacher jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $54,290 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 $43,868 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $54,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,335 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,153 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,934 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,868 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,656 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Arkansas?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Arkansas is $54,290 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,310 and $60,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $54,290, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $43,868 per year ($3,656 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,430 Special Education 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.