How much does a secondary school teacher make in Oklahoma?
$48,710a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Oklahoma. That is $23.42 an hour or $4,059 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.42
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,150Median: $48,710Highest 10%: $71,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,150 | $21.71 | |
| 25th | $46,860 | $22.53 | |
| Median | $48,710 | $23.42 | |
| 75th | $59,720 | $28.71 | |
| 90th | $71,650 | $34.45 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $60,960 |
| Lawton, OK | $51,000 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $50,650 |
| Tulsa, OK | $48,410 |
| Enid, OK | $47,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 48. West Virginia | $56,610 |
| 49. South Dakota | $51,050 |
| 50. Mississippi | $50,980 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $48,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $23.42 ($48,710 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $48,710 against $72,040 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Oklahoma ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays secondary school teachers the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $60,960 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.