How much does an elementary school teacher make in Oregon?
$77,130a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Oregon. That is $37.08 an hour or $6,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.08
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,500Median: $77,130Highest 10%: $103,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,500 | $23.32 | |
| 25th | $60,020 | $28.86 | |
| Median | $77,130 | $37.08 | |
| 75th | $92,190 | $44.32 | |
| 90th | $103,500 | $49.78 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $82,330 |
| Bend, OR | $77,810 |
| Corvallis, OR | $76,710 |
| Salem, OR | $74,810 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $74,260 |
| Albany, OR | $72,960 |
| Medford, OR | $65,830 |
| Eugene, OR | $64,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 9. New Jersey | $78,200 |
| 10. Maryland | $77,680 |
| 11. Ohio | $77,370 |
| 12. Oregon | $77,130 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,060 |
| 14. Minnesota | $76,350 |
| 15. Delaware | $75,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $37.08 ($77,130 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $77,130 against $63,970 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Oregon rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Oregon ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays elementary school teachers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $82,330 a year.
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.