How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $41.55 an hour or $7,202 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.55
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 247
- Jobs in the area
- 530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,240 | $31.85 | |
| 25th | $79,780 | $38.36 | |
| Median | $86,420 | $41.55 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.53 | |
| 90th | $105,500 | $50.73 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers.
| Bend, OR | $80,150 |
| Salem, OR | $77,940 |
| Eugene, OR | $75,820 |
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 career/technical education teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $41.55 ($86,420 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $86,420 against $66,270 nationally, 30% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $78,380, so Portland pays 10% more.
Where does Portland rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
32 of 247 metro areas with data.
How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,500 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.