How much does a preschool teacher make in Oklahoma?
$31,790a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Oklahoma. That is $15.28 an hour or $2,649 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.28
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,100Median: $31,790Highest 10%: $58,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,100 | $11.11 | |
| 25th | $28,520 | $13.71 | |
| Median | $31,790 | $15.28 | |
| 75th | $46,930 | $22.56 | |
| 90th | $58,130 | $27.95 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $40,710 |
| Tulsa, OK | $32,130 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $31,300 |
| Lawton, OK | $28,390 |
| Enid, OK | $27,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 45. Iowa | $33,830 |
| 46. Idaho | $32,800 |
| 47. West Virginia | $32,480 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $31,790 |
| 49. Wyoming | $29,930 |
| 50. Kentucky | $29,780 |
| 51. Alabama | $28,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $15.28 ($31,790 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $31,790 against $38,140 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for preschool teacher pay?
Oklahoma ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays preschool teachers the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $40,710 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.