Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

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

Median annual salary $48,640 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,030
90th percentile $66,720
Employed locally 40
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,030
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $48,640
    75th
    $50,310
    90th
    $66,720

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 69% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $72,190
    Oklahoma $47,880

    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, Preschool make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 21.8% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $31,030 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.