How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Oregon?
$68,580a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Oregon. That is $32.97 an hour or $5,715 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.97
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,190Median: $68,580Highest 10%: $98,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,190 | $23.65 | |
| 25th | $57,560 | $27.67 | |
| Median | $68,580 | $32.97 | |
| 75th | $84,920 | $40.83 | |
| 90th | $98,100 | $47.16 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $81,090 |
| Salem, OR | $74,480 |
| Albany, OR | $68,710 |
| Bend, OR | $62,400 |
| Medford, OR | $62,100 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 11. New Jersey | $74,210 |
| 12. Delaware | $74,030 |
| 13. Ohio | $72,570 |
| 14. Oregon | $68,580 |
| 15. Georgia | $65,680 |
| 16. Nevada | $64,930 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $64,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $32.97 ($68,580 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $68,580 against $62,680 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Oregon rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Oregon ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in Oregon pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $81,090 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.