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Superintendent salary in Oklahoma

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$86,630median pay per year in Oklahoma, May 2025[1]
  1. $62,300lowest 10% earn less
  2. $79,01025th percentile
  3. $86,630median
  4. $100,98075th percentile
  5. $125,130top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $105,870[3]

The median pay for superintendents in Oklahoma was $86,630 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $19,240 below the US median[6].

Jobs in OK
4,320[4]
Rank by median pay
46 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−18.2%[6]

How much do superintendents make in Oklahoma?

Superintendents in Oklahoma had a median pay of $86,630 a year[1]. Half of them earned more than that and half earned less. The average was $92,320 a year[7]. Oklahoma ranked 46th out of the 50 states and DC for the median[5]. BLS publishes only annual wages for this job, not hourly ones[8].

The US median was $105,870 a year[3], so Oklahoma was $19,240 (18.2%) lower[6]. Compared with all jobs in Oklahoma, where the median was $45,600[9], superintendents earned $41,030 more[10].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $62,300 a year, and the top 10% earned more than $125,130[2]. Oklahoma City had the highest metro median at $96,530[11]. Tulsa was at $87,810 and Lawton at $64,970[12].

OEWS counts people paid a wage or salary. It leaves out the self-employed and business owners, and it does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits such as health insurance[13].

Oklahoma vs US pay

Pay for superintendents in Oklahoma next to the national figures[1][3].

OKUS
Median per year$86,630[1]$105,870[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$62,300[2]$76,280[14]
Top 10% earn more than$125,130[2]$167,770[14]
Jobs4,320[4]328,330[3]

Pay by metro area in Oklahoma

Metro areas in Oklahoma with the most jobs for superintendents, and the median pay in each[12]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Oklahoma City, OK[12]$96,5301,390
Tulsa, OK$87,8101,110
Fort Smith, AR-OK$96,420190
Lawton, OK$64,970120
Enid, OK$94,21060

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for superintendents in the states that border Oklahoma, highest first[15].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Colorado[15]$110,5305,760
New Mexico$107,7202,290
Kansas$100,5302,520
Missouri$100,4007,120
Texas$93,91037,140
Arkansas$86,3302,760

Median pay for superintendents in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for superintendents are projected to decline 0.3% from 2025 to 2035[16]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: master's degree[17].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a superintendent make in Oklahoma?
The median pay was $86,630 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $92,320 a year[7].
How much does a superintendent make an hour in Oklahoma?
BLS publishes only annual wages for this job, so there is no hourly figure[8]. The median was $86,630 a year[1].
Which city in Oklahoma pays superintendents the most?
Of the 5 metro areas with a published median, Oklahoma City had the highest, at $96,530 a year[11]. Fort Smith, AR-OK was close behind at $96,420[12].
Is Oklahoma a good state for superintendents?
Oklahoma ranked 46th out of the 50 states and DC for the median wage[5]. Its median was 18.2% below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a superintendent in Oklahoma?
This is a US figure, not an Oklahoma one. Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is a master's degree, with 5 years or more of related work experience and no on-the-job training[17].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Oklahoma was $86,630 per year. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Oklahoma: 10th percentile $62,300, 25th percentile $79,010, 75th percentile $100,980, 90th percentile $125,130. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in the US as a whole was $105,870 per year, with about 328,330 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 4,320 people worked as Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Oklahoma (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Oklahoma had the 46th highest median annual wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Oklahoma ($86,630) was $19,240 (18.2%) lower than the US median ($105,870). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Oklahoma was $92,320 per year. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS publishes only annual wages for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary, not hourly wages, because many work fewer than 2,080 hours a year but are paid yearly. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Oklahoma was $45,600. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Oklahoma was $41,030 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($45,600). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 5 metro areas in or partly in Oklahoma with a published median for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary, Oklahoma City, OK had the highest median annual wage, $96,530. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in the US: 10th percentile $76,280, 25th percentile $86,040, 75th percentile $134,630, 90th percentile $167,770. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in states that border Oklahoma (highest first): Colorado $110,530; New Mexico $107,720; Kansas $100,530; Missouri $100,400; Texas $93,910; Arkansas $86,330. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary is projected to decline 0.3% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 20,600 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary: education needed for entry: Master's degree; work experience in a related occupation: 5 years or more; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections

State figures cover only Oklahoma. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.