How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Portland?
$72,370a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $34.79 an hour or $6,031 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.79
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 2,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,370Median: $72,370Highest 10%: $162,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,370 | $21.33 | |
| 25th | $55,550 | $26.71 | |
| Median | $72,370 | $34.79 | |
| 75th | $102,300 | $49.16 | |
| 90th | $162,100 | $77.92 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Salem, OR | $98,840 |
| Corvallis, OR | $96,890 |
| Bend, OR | $89,250 |
| Medford, OR | $73,650 |
| Eugene, OR | $63,690 |
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 postsecondary teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $34.79 ($72,370 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $72,370 against $77,640 nationally, 7% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $72,440, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
95 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,100 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.