How much does a biological science teacher make in Portland?
$100,800a year
Median yearly pay for biological science teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $48.46 an hour or $8,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.46
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,170Median: $100,800Highest 10%: $170,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,170 | $29.41 | |
| 25th | $71,910 | $34.57 | |
| Median | $100,800 | $48.46 | |
| 75th | $127,000 | $61.04 | |
| 90th | $170,400 | $81.92 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for biological science teachers.
| 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 a biological science teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $48.46 ($100,800 a year).
Do biological science teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $100,800 against $84,620 nationally, 19% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $100,800, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for biological science teacher pay?
25 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological science teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,400 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.