How much does a middle school teacher make in Oklahoma?
$48,440a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Oklahoma. That is $23.29 an hour or $4,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.29
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,400Median: $48,440Highest 10%: $68,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,400 | $20.87 | |
| 25th | $46,490 | $22.35 | |
| Median | $48,440 | $23.29 | |
| 75th | $59,440 | $28.58 | |
| 90th | $68,990 | $33.17 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawton, OK | $61,240 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $58,960 |
| Tulsa, OK | $48,850 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $48,440 |
| Enid, OK | $46,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 48. North Carolina | $52,010 |
| 49. South Dakota | $50,980 |
| 50. Mississippi | $50,790 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $48,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $23.29 ($48,440 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $48,440 against $64,370 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for middle school teacher pay?
Oklahoma ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays middle school teachers the most?
Lawton, OK, with a median of $61,240 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.