Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $51,070 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,790
90th percentile $81,280
Employed locally 560
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,790
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $51,070
    75th
    $60,530
    90th
    $81,280

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 75% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 25% 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
    Oklahoma City, OK $56,980
    Lawton, OK $54,370
    Oklahoma $49,030

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,460
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,650
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,080
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $25,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Tulsa, OK is 18.9% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $42,790 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.