How much does a communications teacher make in Portland?
$103,900a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $49.96 an hour or $8,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.96
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,130Median: $103,900Highest 10%: $233,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,130 | $27.95 | |
| 25th | $72,280 | $34.75 | |
| Median | $103,900 | $49.96 | |
| 75th | $125,800 | $60.46 | |
| 90th | $233,800 | $112.40 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for communications 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 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
| Business Teacher | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $49.96 ($103,900 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $103,900 against $78,580 nationally, 32% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $98,900, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for communications teacher pay?
13 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a communications teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $233,800 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.