Substitute Teachers Salary in Arkansas
Substitute Teachers in Arkansas earn a median of $29,230 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,560
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,440; the top 10% earn over $36,040. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52,060 median in Arkansas
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$52,700 median in Arkansas
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$56,830 median in Arkansas
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,660 median in Arkansas
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$57,000 median in Arkansas
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,570 median in Arkansas
Substitute Teachers pay in Arkansas
How much do substitute teachers make in Arkansas?
The median is $29,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,440 and the top 10% earn over $36,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 50 (−30% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.