Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Tulsa, OK

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

Median annual salary $56,710 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,360
90th percentile $83,910
Employed locally 210
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,360
    25th
    $47,150
    50th (median)
    $56,710
    75th
    $66,310
    90th
    $83,910

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 84% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $80,680
    Roanoke, VA $59,770
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $52,710
    Oklahoma City, OK $50,500
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $49,970
    Oklahoma $49,970

    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, Middle School make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Tulsa, OK is 12.6% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Tulsa?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $46,360 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,150.