How much does a teacher and instructor make in Oklahoma?
$73,320a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Oklahoma. That is $35.25 an hour or $6,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.25
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,750Median: $73,320Highest 10%: $97,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,750 | $16.71 | |
| 25th | $54,550 | $26.23 | |
| Median | $73,320 | $35.25 | |
| 75th | $86,740 | $41.70 | |
| 90th | $97,470 | $46.86 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawton, OK | $81,330 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $63,130 |
| Tulsa, OK | $39,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 13. Colorado | $76,380 |
| 14. Alaska | $76,000 |
| 15. New Jersey | $73,590 |
| 16. Oklahoma | $73,320 |
| 17. Delaware | $67,230 |
| 18. Mississippi | $67,200 |
| 19. South Dakota | $67,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $35.25 ($73,320 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
Yes: $73,320 against $66,140 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Oklahoma rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Oklahoma ranks 16 of 50 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays teacher and instructors the most?
Lawton, OK, with a median of $81,330 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.