How much does an education teacher make in Portland?
$74,910a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $36.01 an hour or $6,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.01
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,100Median: $74,910Highest 10%: $139,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,100 | $23.61 | |
| 25th | $72,570 | $34.89 | |
| Median | $74,910 | $36.01 | |
| 75th | $95,810 | $46.06 | |
| 90th | $139,800 | $67.21 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| Eugene, OR | $103,900 |
| Corvallis, OR | $45,920 |
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 an education teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $36.01 ($74,910 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $74,910 against $75,350 nationally, 1% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $73,880, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for education teacher pay?
70 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,800 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.