SOC 25-2058 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 3 metro areas compared
In Oklahoma the median wage is $59,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Oklahoma the median wage is $59,660. That is 19.7% lower than the national median of $74,260. Pay ranges from under $44,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,480 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,180 to $61,910.
Employment stands at 2,020, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Oklahoma ranks number 44th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lawton records the highest median at $51,540. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 289th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,730 | −39.8% |
| 25th | $49,180 | −33.8% |
| Median (50th) | $59,660 | −19.7% |
| 75th | $61,910 | −16.6% |
| 90th | $75,480 | +1.6% |
| Mean | $60,070 | −19.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $59,660 goes as far as $67,950 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,950US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,660 a year, 19.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,730 to $75,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,020 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 44th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lawton, at $51,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $59,660, 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 $74,260, so pay in Oklahoma is 19.7% 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 $75,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,730 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 Lawton, at $51,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,020 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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