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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2025

Special Education Teachers salary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026

2025 wage data not published for special education teachers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.

BLS still reports an estimated 1,170 workers in this role in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 2025.

Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.

Salary distribution

Where Oklahoma City special education teachers fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    Internship/residency

Top skills (O*NET)

  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Education and Training

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • Speech Clarity

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Learning Strategies

    Cross-functional

    4.1 / 5
  • Social Perceptiveness

    Technical

    4.0 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Writing

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.

  2. 02

    Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

  3. 03

    Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.

  4. 04

    Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.

  5. 05

    Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

  6. 06

    Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.

  7. 07

    Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

  8. 08

    Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.

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Frequently asked questions

What education is required for Special Education Teachers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Oklahoma City CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.