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Substitute Teacher Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$11.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $20,401/year ($1,700/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $18,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $23,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $28,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $42,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,990 Substitute Teacher jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $23,770 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 $20,401 — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
| Gross (median) | $23,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$767 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,818 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$784 |
| Take-home (annual) | $20,401 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Oklahoma?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in Oklahoma is $23,770 per year ($11.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,320 and $28,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $23,770, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $20,401 per year ($1,700 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.2%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 4,990 Substitute 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.