How much does a secondary school teacher make in Salem?
$77,810a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $37.41 an hour or $6,484 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.41
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 375
- Jobs in the area
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,550Median: $77,810Highest 10%: $96,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,550 | $24.30 | |
| 25th | $61,720 | $29.67 | |
| Median | $77,810 | $37.41 | |
| 75th | $88,930 | $42.75 | |
| 90th | $96,860 | $46.57 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers.
| Portland, OR | $84,120 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $82,490 |
| Bend, OR | $81,040 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,900 |
| Medford, OR | $77,180 |
| Corvallis, OR | $75,730 |
| Albany, OR | $74,450 |
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $37.41 ($77,810 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $77,810 against $72,040 nationally, 8% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $79,570, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for secondary school teacher pay?
88 of 375 metro areas with data.
How much does a secondary school teacher make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,860 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.