How much does a geography teacher make in Portland?
$103,500a year
Median yearly pay for geography teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $49.75 an hour or $8,623 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.75
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,130Median: $103,500Highest 10%: $190,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,130 | $20.25 | |
| 25th | $72,100 | $34.66 | |
| Median | $103,500 | $49.75 | |
| 75th | $170,100 | $81.77 | |
| 90th | $190,300 | $91.49 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for geography teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 |
| Business Teacher | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geography teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $49.75 ($103,500 a year).
Do geography teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $103,500 against $97,590 nationally, 6% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $113,500, so Portland pays 9% less.
Where does Portland rank for geography teacher pay?
5 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a geography teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $190,300 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.