Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

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

Median annual salary $50,150 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,430
90th percentile $96,990
Employed locally 760
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,430
    25th
    $47,300
    50th (median)
    $50,150
    75th
    $60,610
    90th
    $96,990

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 71% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $86,800
    Roanoke, VA $61,470
    Kokomo, IN $56,060
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $53,410
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,830
    Oklahoma $50,150

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Oklahoma City?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 27.9% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $38,430 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,300.