Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, the median pay for preschool teachers, except special education is $15.29 an hour ($31,790 a year). About 7,010 people work in this job there.

$15.29Median hourly pay
$28,520–$46,930Middle half of workers, yearly
7,010People in this job in Oklahoma

That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($38,140). Oklahoma ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for preschool teachers, except special education in Oklahoma

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$11.11$23,100
25% of workers$13.71$28,520
Half of workers (median)$15.29$31,790
75% of workers$22.56$46,930
90% of workers$27.95$58,130

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Oklahoma metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Tulsa$32,1301,740
Oklahoma City$31,3002,890
Lawton$28,390230
Enid$27,910130

Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for preschool teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 66,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Oklahoma

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,200
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,440
Childcare Workers$27,730
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$59,660
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$47,860
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,710
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$50,630
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58,800

Other job titles for this job

Child Development TeacherChild Care Assistant TeacherChildcare TeacherChildhood Development TeacherCare TeacherEarly Childhood EducatorEarly Childhood TeacherGroup TeacherHome-based Preschool TeacherMontessori ParaprofessionalMontessori Preschool TeacherNursery School Teacher

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.