verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$48,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 32% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
15,480
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$55,451 #51 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Oklahoma, explained

High school teachers in Oklahoma earn a median of $48,710 per year (— per hour), which is 32% below the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $45,150, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $71,650. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $48,710 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $48,710 is worth about $55,451 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #51 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,150
$21.71/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,710
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$71,650
$34.45/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $48,710 $55,451
New Mexico $75,900 $82,310 −$27,190
Colorado $72,900 $70,741 −$24,190
Texas $63,590 $65,518 −$14,880
Kansas $59,920 $66,528 −$11,210
Arkansas $59,660 $68,624 −$10,950
Missouri $59,240 $65,230 −$10,530

High School Teacher in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Oklahoma?

High school teachers in Oklahoma earn a median of $48,710 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay high school teachers well?

At $48,710, Oklahoma pays 32% below the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 15,480 work in the state.

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