SOC 25-2058 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — Southeast Oklahoma
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
At $51,430, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School, 30.7% beneath the national figure of $74,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $51,430, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School, 30.7% beneath the national figure of $74,260. Pay ranges from under $40,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $71,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,650 to $59,070.
Employment stands at 160, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lawton records the highest median at $51,540. Of the 411 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 159th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,810 | −45.0% |
| 25th | $45,650 | −38.5% |
| Median (50th) | $51,430 | −30.7% |
| 75th | $59,070 | −20.5% |
| 90th | $71,500 | −3.7% |
| Mean | $53,830 | −27.5% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southeast Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $51,430 goes as far as $58,576 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,576US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,430 a year, 30.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,810 to $71,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in 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 Southeast Oklahoma, OK?
The median annual wage is $51,430, 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 Southeast Oklahoma, OK is 30.7% 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 Southeast Oklahoma, OK earns more than $71,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,810 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 160 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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