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Special Education Teachers in Oklahoma

Is Oklahoma a good place for you to work as a Special Education Teacher?

12.5% Jobs Projection
$36,270 Median Salary
10 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Special Education Teachers in Oklahoma are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

  • Projected employment for Special Education Teachers in Oklahoma is growing faster than average.

  • Special Education Teachers in Oklahoma earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Special Education Teachers Work in Oklahoma?

There were approximately 130 workers employed as Special Education Teachers in this state in 2018.

There were 110 Special Education Teachers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 220 Special Education Teachers working in it, which means Oklahoma has fewer Special Education Teachers than average.

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Job Projections for Oklahoma

Jobs for Special Education Teachers in this state are growing at a rate of 12.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.9%.

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Oklahoma Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 10 annual job openings, and a total of 90 jobs for Oklahoma Special Education Teachers in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 3,400 annual jobs and 45,400 total jobs in 2026.

What do Special Education Teachers Make in Oklahoma?

In 2018 wages for Special Education Teachers ranged from $26,440 to $63,250 with $36,270 being the median annual salary.

The median salary in Oklahoma is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Oklahoma Metros for Special Education Teachers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Special Education Teachers.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Oklahoma City, OK 50 $43,860
Tulsa, OK 40 $29,280

Top States for Special Education Teachers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Special Education Teachers work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Florida 7,310 $49,260
California 2,950 $62,690
New Jersey 2,340 $59,770
Virginia 2,220 $77,920
Michigan 1,880 $69,370
Texas 1,460 $55,200
Ohio 1,430 $37,450
Oregon 1,240 $83,120
Illinois 880 $49,880
Minnesota 880 $66,930
Georgia 870 $56,960
New Mexico 800 $58,050
Louisiana 700 $56,070
Rhode Island 690 $79,300
Connecticut 660 $70,970
Tennessee 650 $58,420
Massachusetts 650 $49,330
Kentucky 510 $58,190
South Carolina 380 $60,810
Arizona 340 $48,320

Below are the states where Special Education Teachers get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Oregon $83,120
Rhode Island $79,300
Virginia $77,920
Iowa $75,840
Utah $74,360
Connecticut $70,970
Michigan $69,370
Kansas $68,500
Minnesota $66,930
Pennsylvania $66,220

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