Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Tulsa, OK

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

Median annual salary $49,060 -29.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,270
90th percentile $79,110
Employed locally 330
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,270
    25th
    $46,050
    50th (median)
    $49,060
    75th
    $66,620
    90th
    $79,110

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 72% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 28% 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 City, OK $50,150

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Tulsa?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Tulsa, OK is 29.5% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $38,270 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,050.