How much does a political science teacher make in Portland?
$82,480a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $39.65 an hour or $6,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.65
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,120Median: $82,480Highest 10%: $133,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,120 | $34.67 | |
| 25th | $72,120 | $34.67 | |
| Median | $82,480 | $39.65 | |
| 75th | $111,100 | $53.41 | |
| 90th | $133,400 | $64.11 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for political science 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 political science teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $39.65 ($82,480 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $82,480 against $98,070 nationally, 16% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $83,580, so Portland pays 1% less.
Where does Portland rank for political science teacher pay?
51 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does a political science teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,400 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.