How much does a middle school teacher make in Salem?
$77,340a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $37.18 an hour or $6,445 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.18
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 357
- Jobs in the area
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,800Median: $77,340Highest 10%: $96,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,800 | $24.42 | |
| 25th | $60,850 | $29.25 | |
| Median | $77,340 | $37.18 | |
| 75th | $93,870 | $45.13 | |
| 90th | $96,390 | $46.34 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers.
| Portland, OR | $89,590 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,580 |
| Bend, OR | $78,780 |
| Corvallis, OR | $75,100 |
| Albany, OR | $63,910 |
| Medford, OR | $61,210 |
Related jobs in Salem
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $37.18 ($77,340 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $77,340 against $64,370 nationally, 20% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $78,350, so Salem pays 1% less.
Where does Salem rank for middle school teacher pay?
86 of 357 metro areas with data.
How much does a middle school teacher make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,390 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.