Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,320 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $17,130
90th percentile $84,100
Employed locally 90
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,130
    25th
    $43,900
    50th (median)
    $47,320
    75th
    $55,430
    90th
    $84,100

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,720
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $18,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 24.9% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $17,130 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,900.