Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $59,660 a year. About 2,020 people work in this job there.

$59,660Median yearly pay
$49,180–$61,910Middle half of workers, yearly
2,020People in this job in Oklahoma

That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($74,260). Oklahoma ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Oklahoma

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$44,730
25% of workers$49,180
Half of workers (median)$59,660
75% of workers$61,910
90% of workers$75,480

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Oklahoma metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lawton$51,54050
Tulsa$49,280320
Enid$49,27030

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, secondary school

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Oklahoma

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,200
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,710
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$47,860
Tutors$34,510
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$50,450
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,440
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$31,790
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$50,630

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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.