How much does a preschool teacher make in Portland?
$45,310a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $21.78 an hour or $3,776 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.78
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 3,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,570Median: $45,310Highest 10%: $68,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,570 | $18.06 | |
| 25th | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $45,310 | $21.78 | |
| 75th | $58,140 | $27.95 | |
| 90th | $68,240 | $32.81 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Grants Pass, OR | $45,020 |
| Bend, OR | $44,610 |
| Medford, OR | $44,200 |
| Salem, OR | $44,060 |
| Eugene, OR | $43,900 |
| Corvallis, OR | $40,300 |
| Albany, OR | $40,010 |
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 preschool teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $21.78 ($45,310 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $45,310 against $38,140 nationally, 19% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $45,140, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for preschool teacher pay?
50 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,240 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.