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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$48,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
—/hr
▼ 25% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
18,500
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,871 #51 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Oklahoma, explained

Elementary school teachers in Oklahoma earn a median of $48,200 per year (— per hour), which is 25% below the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $41,400, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $61,930. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $48,200 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $48,200 is worth about $54,871 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #51 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$41,400
$19.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,200
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$61,930
$29.77/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $48,200 $54,871 —
New Mexico $74,550 $80,846 −$26,350
Colorado $63,410 $61,532 −$15,210
Texas $62,760 $64,663 −$14,560
Kansas $56,450 $62,675 −$8,250
Arkansas $52,700 $60,619 −$4,500
Missouri $50,910 $56,058 −$2,710

Elementary School Teacher in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Oklahoma?

Elementary school teachers in Oklahoma earn a median of $48,200 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay elementary school teachers well?

At $48,200, Oklahoma pays 25% below the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 18,500 work in the state.

Elementary School Teacher salary in other states

Washington · $102,350 California · $99,650 District of Columbia · $96,580 Massachusetts · $94,000 Rhode Island · $90,930 New York · $85,760 Connecticut · $80,600 Alaska · $79,260 New Jersey · $78,200 Maryland · $77,680 Ohio · $77,370 Oregon · $77,130

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