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Short-Term Substitute Teachers in Arkansas earned a median of $29,230 a year ($14.05 an hour) in May 2025, 30% below the national median of $41,670; 2,560 were employed there, ranking #43 of 51 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $29,230 | $41,670 |
| Mean annual wage | $39,080 | $46,420 |
| Median hourly wage | $14.05 | $20.03 |
| 10th percentile | $24,440 | $28,560 |
| 25th percentile | $27,190 | $34,170 |
| 75th percentile | $34,570 | $54,890 |
| 90th percentile | $36,040 | $65,790 |
| Employment | 2,560 | 524,770 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.965 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.58 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.