How much does a history teacher make in Portland?
$101,800a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $48.94 an hour or $8,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.94
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,000Median: $101,800Highest 10%: $145,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,000 | $27.40 | |
| 25th | $83,360 | $40.08 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.94 | |
| 75th | $119,300 | $57.35 | |
| 90th | $145,300 | $69.83 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for history 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 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $48.94 ($101,800 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $101,800 against $83,820 nationally, 21% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $104,300, so Portland pays 2% less.
Where does Portland rank for history teacher pay?
20 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $145,300 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.