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Bureau shows teacher pay gains under LEARNS but large district variation remains
Summary
Bureau analysis found Arkansas’ 2023 average teacher salary (~$54K) remained below national averages but that 2024 LEARNS Act changes set a $50,000 minimum starting salary; district and charter averages still vary widely, with Fayetteville near $68K and some small districts below $44K in 2023.
Bureau of Legislative Research analysts presented the committee with a multi‑part teacher‑salary report comparing Arkansas to regional and national benchmarks and documenting within‑state variation.
Using 2023 data, the bureau reported Arkansas’ average teacher salary was approximately $54,000 (an increase over 2022) but below the national NEA 2023 average of about $69,000. When adjusting for cost of living (Missouri Cost of Living Data Series index), Arkansas’ ranking improved in regional comparisons but still trailed many states. The…
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