Teachers in Oklahoma make an average annual salary of approximately $53,095 as of May 2025, which breaks down to about $25.53 per hour or $4,424 per month
. Another source reports the average public school teacher salary in Oklahoma as around $54,697 per year, with a range from $37,436 to $77,692 depending on experience and qualifications
. For high school teachers specifically, the average salary is about $49,730 annually, with starting salaries near $37,940 and potential earnings up to $76,010
. Salary schedules from Oklahoma City Public Schools indicate that starting salaries for teachers with a bachelor's degree begin around $41,500 and can increase with experience and advanced degrees, reaching over $70,000 for those with many years of service and higher qualifications
. Overall, Oklahoma teacher salaries rank 34th nationally, with the average teacher pay around $54,762 as of the 2020-21 school year
. Starting salaries for first-year teachers are about $36,601, which is below the state's estimated living wage of $47,322, highlighting challenges for new educators
