How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Salem?
$74,480a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $35.81 an hour or $6,207 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.81
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,580Median: $74,480Highest 10%: $98,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,580 | $24.32 | |
| 25th | $57,020 | $27.41 | |
| Median | $74,480 | $35.81 | |
| 75th | $92,070 | $44.26 | |
| 90th | $98,100 | $47.16 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Portland, OR | $81,090 |
| Albany, OR | $68,710 |
| Bend, OR | $62,400 |
| Medford, OR | $62,100 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,690 |
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 a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $35.81 ($74,480 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $74,480 against $62,680 nationally, 19% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $68,580, so Salem pays 9% more.
Where does Salem rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
74 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,100 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.