How much does a special education teacher make in Oklahoma?
$50,450a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Oklahoma. That is $24.25 an hour or $4,204 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.25
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,400Median: $50,450Highest 10%: $73,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,400 | $21.83 | |
| 25th | $47,850 | $23.00 | |
| Median | $50,450 | $24.25 | |
| 75th | $59,510 | $28.61 | |
| 90th | $73,160 | $35.17 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawton, OK | $60,770 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $58,120 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $56,430 |
| Tulsa, OK | $49,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 47. West Virginia | $56,440 |
| 48. South Dakota | $51,360 |
| 49. Mississippi | $50,750 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $50,450 |
| 51. Missouri | $50,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $24.25 ($50,450 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $50,450 against $66,810 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for special education teacher pay?
Oklahoma ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays special education teachers the most?
Lawton, OK, with a median of $60,770 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.