SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Southeast Oklahoma
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
At $47,440, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, 25.8% beneath the national figure of $63,970.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,440, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, 25.8% beneath the national figure of $63,970. Pay ranges from under $38,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,450 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,050 to $53,240.
Employment stands at 3,130, or 16.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $48,780. Of the 411 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 198th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,840 | −39.3% |
| 25th | $46,050 | −28.0% |
| Median (50th) | $47,440 | −25.8% |
| 75th | $53,240 | −16.8% |
| 90th | $58,450 | −8.6% |
| Mean | $47,860 | −25.2% |
Other 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 Southeast Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $47,440 goes as far as $54,032 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,032US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,440 a year, 25.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,840 to $58,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,130 jobs in 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 Southeast Oklahoma, OK?
The median annual wage is $47,440, 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 Southeast Oklahoma, OK is 25.8% 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 Southeast Oklahoma, OK earns more than $58,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,840 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 3,130 jobs in this occupation in Southeast Oklahoma, OK. 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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