Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Fort Smith, AR-OK
- Middle 50%
- $49,460–$64,300
- vs U.S. median
- -18%
- Metro rank
- #431 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro earn a median of $52,620 a year, based on BLS estimates for 840 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and in line with the AR statewide median of $52,700. It ranks #431 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE840 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, EXCEPT SPECIAL EDUCATION PAY IN OTHER AR METROS
- Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, ARmedian $61,010
- Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, ARmedian $58,580
- Hot Springs, ARmedian $57,730
- Jonesboro, ARmedian $56,270
- West Arkansas nonmetropolitan areamedian $51,760
- North Arkansas nonmetropolitan areamedian $51,410
- East Arkansas nonmetropolitan areamedian $51,340
- South Arkansas nonmetropolitan areamedian $51,160
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Fort Smith?
The BLS median is $52,620 a year (May 2025). Half of the 840 jobs pay between $49,460 and $64,300. The 10th percentile is $46,990 and the 90th is $81,430.
Is Fort Smith a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 18% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and in line with the AR statewide median of $52,700. It ranks #431 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.