How much does a secondary school teacher make in Portland?
$84,120a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $40.44 an hour or $7,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.44
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 375
- Jobs in the area
- 6,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,640Median: $84,120Highest 10%: $108,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,640 | $28.19 | |
| 25th | $66,140 | $31.80 | |
| Median | $84,120 | $40.44 | |
| 75th | $100,900 | $48.51 | |
| 90th | $108,100 | $51.97 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers.
| Grants Pass, OR | $82,490 |
| Bend, OR | $81,040 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,900 |
| Salem, OR | $77,810 |
| Medford, OR | $77,180 |
| Corvallis, OR | $75,730 |
| Albany, OR | $74,450 |
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 secondary school teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $40.44 ($84,120 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $84,120 against $72,040 nationally, 17% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $79,570, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for secondary school teacher pay?
46 of 375 metro areas with data.
How much does a secondary school teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,100 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.