How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Oregon?
$72,440a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Oregon. That is $34.83 an hour or $6,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.83
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 3,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,460Median: $72,440Highest 10%: $165,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| 25th | $51,880 | $24.94 | |
| Median | $72,440 | $34.83 | |
| 75th | $102,300 | $49.16 | |
| 90th | $165,000 | $79.33 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salem, OR | $98,840 |
| Corvallis, OR | $96,890 |
| Bend, OR | $89,250 |
| Medford, OR | $73,650 |
| Portland, OR | $72,370 |
| Eugene, OR | $63,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 23. Ohio | $75,680 |
| 24. North Carolina | $74,240 |
| 25. Idaho | $74,180 |
| 26. Oregon | $72,440 |
| 27. Iowa | $71,680 |
| 28. Michigan | $70,550 |
| 29. Kentucky | $67,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $34.83 ($72,440 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $72,440 against $77,640 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Oregon rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Oregon ranks 26 of 48 states.
Which city in Oregon pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Salem, OR, with a median of $98,840 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.