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School district · Oklahoma · LEAID 4022770

Oklahoma City

Estimated average teacher salary of $58,431, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Oklahoma City - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$58,431
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,965
Per-pupil spending
31,870
Students enrolled
62nd
Pct. in OK
$58,431

Oklahoma City (Oklahoma) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $58,431, roughly in line with the Oklahoma average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 31,870 students.

  • 62nd percentile for Oklahoma
  • 14th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +24.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$58,431

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,965

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

31,870 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.1% above Oklahoma average

Nationally, Oklahoma City's estimated average out-pays 14% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Oklahoma City's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$58,431 Top 86% higher than 14% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Oklahoma City $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City is a mid-sized school district in Oklahoma, serving 31,870 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,965. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $58,431, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4022770 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Oklahoma statewide average of $58,364, teacher pay in Oklahoma City runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 0.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (31.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Oklahoma, it pays more than 62% of them.

Oklahoma City reports $476.9M in total expenditure on the budget side against $492.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 27% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $66.5M, special-education teacher pay is $17.8M.

How does Oklahoma City compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Oklahoma average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Oklahoma City $58,431
Tulsa $64,118
Oklahoma avg $58,364
National avg $85,759

Oklahoma City pays -8.9% less than Tulsa · per-pupil $14,965 vs $15,952

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

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Revenue & Expenditure

$492.4M
Total Revenue
$476.9M
Total Expenditure
$130.8M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$66.5M
Regular Program
$17.8M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$29.5M
Other Programs

Other Oklahoma Districts

Muskogee
$63,644
4,722 students
Ponca City
$56,043
4,591 students
Claremore
$53,214
3,815 students
Durant
$58,025
3,770 students
Sapulpa
$61,282
3,706 students
Tahlequah
$59,462
3,493 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Oklahoma City?

The average teacher salary in Oklahoma City is $58,431 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Oklahoma City teacher pay compare to the Oklahoma average?

Oklahoma City pays 0.1% more than the Oklahoma state average of $58,364. The district's average is $58,431.

How does Oklahoma City teacher pay compare to the national average?

Oklahoma City pays 31.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $58,431.

What is the per-pupil spending in Oklahoma City?

NCES FY2022 data puts Oklahoma City's per-student spending at approximately $14,965 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Oklahoma City?

Oklahoma City has 31,870 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Oklahoma City's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Oklahoma City's total expenditure of $476.9M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Oklahoma City's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.