How much does a teacher and instructor make in Tulsa?
$39,990a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $19.23 an hour or $3,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.23
- Vs. national median
- -40%
- Rank among cities
- 237 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,240Median: $39,990Highest 10%: $99,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| 25th | $39,990 | $19.23 | |
| Median | $39,990 | $19.23 | |
| 75th | $69,280 | $33.31 | |
| 90th | $99,300 | $47.74 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Lawton, OK | $81,330 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $63,130 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $19.23 ($39,990 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $39,990 against $66,140 nationally, 40% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $73,320, so Tulsa pays 45% less.
Where does Tulsa rank for teacher and instructor pay?
237 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,300 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.