How much does a special education teacher make in Oklahoma?
$59,660a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Oklahoma. That is $28.68 an hour or $4,972 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.68
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,730Median: $59,660Highest 10%: $75,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,730 | $21.50 | |
| 25th | $49,180 | $23.64 | |
| Median | $59,660 | $28.68 | |
| 75th | $61,910 | $29.76 | |
| 90th | $75,480 | $36.29 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $59,360 |
| Lawton, OK | $51,540 |
| Tulsa, OK | $49,280 |
| Enid, OK | $49,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 41. Kentucky | $60,730 |
| 42. Idaho | $60,700 |
| 43. Kansas | $60,700 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $59,660 |
| 45. Louisiana | $59,100 |
| 46. Arkansas | $57,000 |
| 47. North Carolina | $56,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $28.68 ($59,660 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $59,660 against $74,260 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for special education teacher pay?
Oklahoma ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays special education teachers the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $59,360 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.