How much does a substitute teacher make in Tulsa?
$26,890a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $12.93 an hour or $2,241 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.93
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 289 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 1,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,260Median: $26,890Highest 10%: $35,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,260 | $9.74 | |
| 25th | $22,880 | $11.00 | |
| Median | $26,890 | $12.93 | |
| 75th | $28,390 | $13.65 | |
| 90th | $35,250 | $16.95 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $27,970 |
| Enid, OK | $20,980 |
| Lawton, OK | $19,490 |
Related jobs in Tulsa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Business Teacher | $79,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $76,520 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $75,730 |
| Education Teacher | $73,540 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $68,340 |
| Art | $67,680 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $66,030 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $65,400 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $61,050 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $58,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $12.93 ($26,890 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $26,890 against $41,670 nationally, 35% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $23,770, so Tulsa pays 13% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for substitute teacher pay?
289 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,250 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.