Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $51,830 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,940
90th percentile $70,520
Employed locally 70
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,940
    25th
    $46,660
    50th (median)
    $51,830
    75th
    $58,750
    90th
    $70,520

    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

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Southwest Oklahoma?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 25.5% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $41,940 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,660.