How much does an educational make in Portland?
$78,400a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $37.69 an hour or $6,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.69
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 2,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,780Median: $78,400Highest 10%: $126,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,780 | $25.38 | |
| 25th | $62,890 | $30.24 | |
| Median | $78,400 | $37.69 | |
| 75th | $99,220 | $47.70 | |
| 90th | $126,500 | $60.80 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for educationals.
| Bend, OR | $82,020 |
| Salem, OR | $75,510 |
| Albany, OR | $73,650 |
| Medford, OR | $71,340 |
| Corvallis, OR | $60,830 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,380 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $85,790 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $83,510 |
| Counselor | $78,740 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $77,850 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,500 |
| Substance Abuse | $75,420 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $73,740 |
| Social Worker | $67,820 |
| Child | $66,910 |
| Clergy | $65,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $37.69 ($78,400 a year).
Do educationals make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $78,400 against $64,330 nationally, 22% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $66,690, so Portland pays 18% more.
Where does Portland rank for educational pay?
53 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an educational make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,500 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.