How much does a special education teacher make in Oklahoma?
$49,720a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Oklahoma. That is $23.90 an hour or $4,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.90
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,000Median: $49,720Highest 10%: $58,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,000 | $19.23 | |
| 25th | $45,170 | $21.72 | |
| Median | $49,720 | $23.90 | |
| 75th | $52,420 | $25.20 | |
| 90th | $58,020 | $27.89 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 39. Kentucky | $54,220 |
| 40. Mississippi | $52,420 |
| 41. Wyoming | $52,100 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $49,720 |
| 43. Idaho | $49,610 |
| 44. Indiana | $48,680 |
| 45. Arkansas | $35,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $23.90 ($49,720 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $49,720 against $64,830 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for special education teacher pay?
Oklahoma ranks 42 of 45 states.
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.