How much does an elementary school teacher make in Portland?
$82,330a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $39.58 an hour or $6,861 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.58
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 7,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,270Median: $82,330Highest 10%: $107,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,270 | $24.17 | |
| 25th | $63,420 | $30.49 | |
| Median | $82,330 | $39.58 | |
| 75th | $104,300 | $50.13 | |
| 90th | $107,700 | $51.75 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| 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 |
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 elementary school teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $39.58 ($82,330 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $82,330 against $63,970 nationally, 29% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $77,130, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for elementary school teacher pay?
42 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,700 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.