How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Salem?
$59,420a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $28.57 an hour or $4,952 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.57
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 190 of 270
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $59,420Highest 10%: $121,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| Median | $59,420 | $28.57 | |
| 75th | $99,010 | $47.60 | |
| 90th | $121,700 | $58.49 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers.
| Eugene, OR | $75,490 |
| Portland, OR | $65,790 |
| Bend, OR | $59,030 |
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 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $77,940 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,340 |
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 $28.57 ($59,420 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $59,420 against $63,820 nationally, 7% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $65,430, so Salem pays 9% less.
Where does Salem rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
190 of 270 metro areas with data.
How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,700 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.