How much does an elementary school teacher make in Salem?
$74,810a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $35.97 an hour or $6,234 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.97
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,570Median: $74,810Highest 10%: $95,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| 25th | $59,000 | $28.37 | |
| Median | $74,810 | $35.97 | |
| 75th | $91,660 | $44.07 | |
| 90th | $95,860 | $46.09 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Portland, OR | $82,330 |
| Bend, OR | $77,810 |
| Corvallis, OR | $76,710 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $74,260 |
| Albany, OR | $72,960 |
| Medford, OR | $65,830 |
| Eugene, OR | $64,260 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $98,840 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $98,060 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $97,810 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $89,180 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,140 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,110 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $77,940 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $35.97 ($74,810 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $74,810 against $63,970 nationally, 17% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $77,130, so Salem pays 3% less.
Where does Salem rank for elementary school teacher pay?
103 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,860 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.