How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Oklahoma?
$47,860a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Oklahoma. That is $23.01 an hour or $3,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.01
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,790Median: $47,860Highest 10%: $60,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,790 | $21.05 | |
| 25th | $46,540 | $22.38 | |
| Median | $47,860 | $23.01 | |
| 75th | $56,450 | $27.14 | |
| 90th | $60,420 | $29.05 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $59,050 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $47,860 |
| Tulsa, OK | $47,500 |
| Lawton, OK | $46,910 |
| Enid, OK | $46,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 46. Alabama | $50,900 |
| 47. South Dakota | $49,410 |
| 48. Mississippi | $48,880 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $47,860 |
| 50. Montana | $47,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $23.01 ($47,860 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $47,860 against $62,680 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Oklahoma ranks 49 of 50 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $59,050 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.