SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Oklahoma is $48,200 per year, 24.7% below the national median of $63,970.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Oklahoma is $48,200 per year, 24.7% below the national median of $63,970. Half of workers earn between $46,720 and $58,260. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,400 and the ninetieth at $61,930.
The area has 18,500 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 10.8 of every thousand jobs. Oklahoma ranks number 51st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $48,780. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 408th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,400 | −35.3% |
| 25th | $46,720 | −27.0% |
| Median (50th) | $48,200 | −24.7% |
| 75th | $58,260 | −8.9% |
| 90th | $61,930 | −3.2% |
| Mean | $52,320 | −18.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $48,780 | 6,070 | |
| 2 | Tulsa | $48,220 | 4,030 | |
| 3 | Lawton | $47,330 | 450 | |
| 4 | Enid | $46,840 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $48,200 goes as far as $54,897 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,897US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,200 a year, 24.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,400 to $61,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 18,500 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 51st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $48,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $48,200, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,970, so pay in Oklahoma is 24.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oklahoma earns more than $61,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Oklahoma City, at $48,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 18,500 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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