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Special Education Teacher Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $40,869/year ($3,406/month) for a single filer
Oklahoma ranks 49th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 29% below the national average. Of the 2,360 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Oklahoma, the typical worker earns $50,630 a year — though pay ranges from $43,870 for newcomers to $73,990 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,360 Special Education Teacher jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $50,630 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 $40,869 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,896 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,873 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$1,993 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,869 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,406 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oklahoma paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Oklahoma?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Oklahoma is $50,630 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,380 and $59,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $50,630, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $40,869 per year ($3,406 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 2,360 Special Education 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.