How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Portland?
$81,090a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $38.99 an hour or $6,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.99
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,050Median: $81,090Highest 10%: $107,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,050 | $26.95 | |
| 25th | $62,990 | $30.28 | |
| Median | $81,090 | $38.99 | |
| 75th | $103,400 | $49.72 | |
| 90th | $107,000 | $51.44 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Salem, OR | $74,480 |
| Albany, OR | $68,710 |
| Bend, OR | $62,400 |
| Medford, OR | $62,100 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,690 |
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 kindergarten teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $38.99 ($81,090 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $81,090 against $62,680 nationally, 29% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $68,580, so Portland pays 18% more.
Where does Portland rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
37 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,000 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.