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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Oklahoma (2026)

$48,200 /year median

— per hour · take-home ≈ $39,025/year ($3,252/month) for a single filer

Elementary School Teacher pay range in Oklahoma

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $41,400 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $46,720 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $48,200 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $58,260 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $61,930 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 18,500 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).

Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma

A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $48,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,025 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.

Gross (median)$48,200
Federal income tax−$3,604
Social Security + Medicare−$3,687
Oklahoma state income tax−$1,883
Take-home (annual)$39,025
Take-home (monthly)$3,252

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oklahoma paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Oklahoma?
The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Oklahoma is $48,200 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,720 and $58,260.
What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Oklahoma?
On the median salary of $48,200, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $39,025 per year ($3,252 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Oklahoma?
BLS counts 18,500 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Oklahoma in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oklahoma state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

  • BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
  • PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oklahoma.