How much does an elementary school teacher make in Oklahoma?
$48,200a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Oklahoma. That is $23.17 an hour or $4,017 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.17
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,400Median: $48,200Highest 10%: $61,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,400 | $19.90 | |
| 25th | $46,720 | $22.46 | |
| Median | $48,200 | $23.17 | |
| 75th | $58,260 | $28.01 | |
| 90th | $61,930 | $29.77 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $52,620 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $48,780 |
| Tulsa, OK | $48,220 |
| Lawton, OK | $47,330 |
| Enid, OK | $46,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 48. Missouri | $50,910 |
| 49. South Dakota | $50,130 |
| 50. Mississippi | $49,790 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $48,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $23.17 ($48,200 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $48,200 against $63,970 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Oklahoma ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays elementary school teachers the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $52,620 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.