How much does an adult basic education make in Portland?
$63,530a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $30.54 an hour or $5,294 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.54
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 140
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,870Median: $63,530Highest 10%: $136,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,870 | $18.69 | |
| 25th | $60,670 | $29.17 | |
| Median | $63,530 | $30.54 | |
| 75th | $83,880 | $40.33 | |
| 90th | $136,800 | $65.77 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $123,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $121,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $111,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $104,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $30.54 ($63,530 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $63,530 against $61,540 nationally, 3% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $65,700, so Portland pays 3% less.
Where does Portland rank for adult basic education pay?
48 of 140 metro areas with data.
How much does an adult basic education make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.