Self-Enrichment Teacher Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Arkansas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arkansas Median
$30,810
per year
Hourly Rate
$14.81
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-34% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#51 of 51
900 employed here

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Arkansas?

A Self-Enrichment Teacher working in Arkansas earns a median salary of $30,810 per year, or about $14.81 per hour. That is 34% below the national median of $46,800 for this occupation.

Within Arkansas, entry-level pay starts around $23,080 while the top 10% make $49,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $25,950 and $40,220 a year.

Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in Arkansas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$23,080$11.10
25th percentile (early career)$25,950$12.48
50th percentile (median)$30,810$14.81
75th percentile (experienced)$40,220$19.34
90th percentile (top earners)$49,990$24.03

How Arkansas compares

Arkansas ranks 51st out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$66,430
2New Hampshire$59,880
3New York$57,790
4Connecticut$55,240
5Oregon$53,790

Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in Arkansas

Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Arkansas pay ($30,810) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Arkansas?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in Arkansas is $30,810 per year, or about $14.81 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $23,080 at the entry level to $49,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arkansas pay compare to the national average?
Arkansas pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 34% less than the national median of $46,800. Arkansas ranks 51st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arkansas a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $30,810 a year. About 900 Self-Enrichment Teachers are employed in Arkansas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arkansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Arkansas include Dermatologist ($422,060), Neurologist ($317,880), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($262,470), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.