History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Oklahoma

History teachers, postsecondary in Oklahoma earn the most in Oklahoma City (average $77,460 a year) and the least in Tulsa ($76,140), across the 2 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the history teachers, postsecondary average at $69,150 and the median at $66,910 for 180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,580.

History Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City$77,460
Tulsa$76,140

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Oklahoma City	$77,460	$74,550	$61,230	$60,383	90
Tulsa	$76,140	$78,090	$71,100	$59,514	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

History Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Oklahoma

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1125.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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