How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Salem?
$77,940a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $37.47 an hour or $6,495 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.47
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 247
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,680Median: $77,940Highest 10%: $94,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,680 | $23.40 | |
| 25th | $61,840 | $29.73 | |
| Median | $77,940 | $37.47 | |
| 75th | $82,840 | $39.83 | |
| 90th | $94,680 | $45.52 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers.
| Portland, OR | $86,420 |
| Bend, OR | $80,150 |
| Eugene, OR | $75,820 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $98,840 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $98,060 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $97,810 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $89,180 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,140 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,110 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,340 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $77,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $37.47 ($77,940 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $77,940 against $66,270 nationally, 18% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $78,380, so Salem pays 1% less.
Where does Salem rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
78 of 247 metro areas with data.
How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,680 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.