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School district · Oklahoma · LEAID 4030240

Tulsa

Estimated average teacher salary of $64,118, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Tulsa - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$64,118
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,952
Per-pupil spending
31,260
Students enrolled
90th
Pct. in OK
$64,118

Tulsa (Oklahoma) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $64,118, meaningfully above the Oklahoma average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 31,260 students.

  • 90th percentile for Oklahoma
  • 26th percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$64,118

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,952

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

31,260 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

9.9% above Oklahoma average

Nationally, Tulsa's estimated average out-pays 26% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Tulsa's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$64,118 Top 74% higher than 26% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Tulsa $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

What the Numbers Say About Tulsa

Tulsa is a mid-sized school district in Oklahoma, serving 31,260 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,952. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $64,118, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4030240 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Oklahoma statewide average of $58,364, teacher pay in Tulsa runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 9.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (25.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Oklahoma, it pays more than 90% of them.

On the budget side, Tulsa reports $498.7M in total expenditure against $505.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 25% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $62.7M, special-education teacher pay is $12.6M.

How does Tulsa compare?

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

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

Tulsa pays +9.7% more than Oklahoma City · per-pupil $15,952 vs $14,965

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Oklahoma districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Tulsa, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Tulsa, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$505.4M
Total Revenue
$498.7M
Total Expenditure
$126.4M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$62.7M
Regular Program
$12.6M
Special Education
$1.0M
Vocational
$19.2M
Other Programs

Other Oklahoma Districts

Elgin
$59,160
2,484 students
Weatherford
$51,760
2,302 students
Skiatook
$59,062
2,277 students
Oklahoma City
$58,431
31,870 students
Edmond
$59,447
25,480 students
Moore
$61,551
24,515 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Tulsa?

The average teacher salary in Tulsa is $64,118 (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 Tulsa teacher pay compare to the Oklahoma average?

Tulsa pays 9.9% more than the Oklahoma state average of $58,364. The district's average is $64,118.

How does Tulsa teacher pay compare to the national average?

Tulsa pays 25.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $64,118.

What is the per-pupil spending in Tulsa?

NCES FY2022 data puts Tulsa's per-student spending at approximately $15,952 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Tulsa?

Tulsa has 31,260 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Tulsa's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Tulsa's total expenditure of $498.7M (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. Tulsa'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.