How much does an economics teacher make in Portland?
$121,200a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $58.27 an hour or $10,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.27
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,750Median: $121,200Highest 10%: $203,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,750 | $34.98 | |
| 25th | $88,120 | $42.37 | |
| Median | $121,200 | $58.27 | |
| 75th | $173,900 | $83.59 | |
| 90th | $203,000 | $97.59 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for economics 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 |
| 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 |
| Business Teacher | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $58.27 ($121,200 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $121,200 against $123,900 nationally, 2% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $136,500, so Portland pays 11% less.
Where does Portland rank for economics teacher pay?
37 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $203,000 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.