How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Salem?
$98,840a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $47.52 an hour or $8,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.52
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,880Median: $98,840Highest 10%: $210,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,880 | $24.94 | |
| 25th | $70,240 | $33.77 | |
| Median | $98,840 | $47.52 | |
| 75th | $168,300 | $80.93 | |
| 90th | $210,800 | $101.37 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Corvallis, OR | $96,890 |
| Bend, OR | $89,250 |
| Medford, OR | $73,650 |
| Portland, OR | $72,370 |
| Eugene, OR | $63,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $47.52 ($98,840 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $98,840 against $77,640 nationally, 27% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $72,440, so Salem pays 36% more.
Where does Salem rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
16 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $210,800 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.