How much does a special education teacher make in Oklahoma?
$50,630a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Oklahoma. That is $24.34 an hour or $4,219 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.34
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,870Median: $50,630Highest 10%: $73,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,870 | $21.09 | |
| 25th | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| Median | $50,630 | $24.34 | |
| 75th | $59,650 | $28.68 | |
| 90th | $73,990 | $35.57 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $59,110 |
| Lawton, OK | $57,630 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $56,790 |
| Tulsa, OK | $50,720 |
| Enid, OK | $48,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 46. Arizona | $56,030 |
| 47. Arkansas | $54,290 |
| 48. South Dakota | $51,090 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $50,630 |
| 50. Mississippi | $50,570 |
| 51. West Virginia | $50,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $24.34 ($50,630 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $50,630 against $65,120 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for special education teacher pay?
Oklahoma ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays special education teachers the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $59,110 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.