Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $56,980 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $96,980
Employed locally 680
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $46,180
    50th (median)
    $56,980
    75th
    $80,940
    90th
    $96,980

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,910
    Roanoke, VA $60,610
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $57,950
    Lawton, OK $54,370
    Tulsa, OK $51,070
    Oklahoma $49,030

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,250
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,310
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,980
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $38,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Oklahoma City, OK is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 9.6% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,180.