Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary pay in Arkansas
$26,580avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,600 employed
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Arkansas earn an average of $26,580 a year. That is $21,090 (44%) less than the U.S. average of $47,670. The best-paying metro area is Texarkana, TX-AR at $44,440.
$23,140Median pay
$26,580Average yearly
+14%Avg. pay since 2020
#44Of 44 states + D.C.
Top-paying Arkansas metro areas
Average pay for teaching assistants, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
170 jobs
Texarkana, TX-AR
$44,440
a year
2530 jobs
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
$29,970
a year
3250 jobs
Jonesboro, AR
$24,630
a year
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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary pay in Arkansas, charted
Pay over time
Arkansas, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Arkansas teaching assistants, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Arkansas vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47,670 | – |
| Arkansas | $26,580 | – |
| Texas | $49,560 | – |
| Oklahoma | $44,140 | – |
| Louisiana | $38,420 | – |
| Tennessee | $33,580 | – |
Related jobs in Arkansas
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,380
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,210
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,710
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,830
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,080
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,180
Average pay, Arkansas, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do teaching assistants, postsecondary make in Arkansas?
The average is $26,580 a year, and the median is $23,140. That is $21,090 (44%) less than the U.S. average of $47,670.
Where in Arkansas do they earn the most?
Texarkana, TX-AR ($44,440), followed by Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR ($29,970). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Jonesboro, AR ($24,630).
How does Arkansas rank?
Arkansas ranks #44 of 45 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-9044. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national teaching assistants, postsecondary page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.