How much does a substitute teacher make in Oklahoma City?
$27,970a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area. That is $13.45 an hour or $2,331 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.45
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among cities
- 279 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 1,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,540Median: $27,970Highest 10%: $47,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,540 | $9.39 | |
| 25th | $22,500 | $10.82 | |
| Median | $27,970 | $13.45 | |
| 75th | $29,970 | $14.41 | |
| 90th | $47,600 | $22.88 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Tulsa, OK | $26,890 |
| Enid, OK | $20,980 |
| Lawton, OK | $19,490 |
Related jobs in Oklahoma City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $107,100 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $84,550 |
| Communications Teacher | $76,590 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $76,230 |
| History Teacher | $74,550 |
| Business Teacher | $74,170 |
| Psychology Teacher | $73,670 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $73,410 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $73,070 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $68,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Oklahoma City?
The median hourly pay in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area is $13.45 ($27,970 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Oklahoma City than the national average?
No: $27,970 against $41,670 nationally, 33% less.
How does Oklahoma City compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $23,770, so Oklahoma City pays 18% more.
Where does Oklahoma City rank for substitute teacher pay?
279 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,600 or more.
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.