Elementary School Teacher salary in Tulsa, OK
Based on 12 certified H-1B filings in the Tulsa, OK metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Median salary$50,863
Middle 50%$47.5k–$55.4k
vs. national median−17%comparison median $61,479
Filings12FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$30k$40k$50k$60k$70k$80k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $43,565 |
| 25th | $47,488 |
| 50th (median) | $50,863 |
| 75th | $55,404 |
| 90th | $61,511 |
Cost of living
Tulsa's median Elementary School Teacher salary of $50,863 is worth about $57,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Tulsa = 89.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Tulsa, OK area earned a median of $48,220 in May 2025 (4,030 employed). The H-1B median here is $50,863, 5% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Independent School District 1 of Tulsa | too few | 8 |
| Independent School District No. 1 - Tulsa | too few | 4 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.