How much does a special education teacher make in Bend?
$81,050a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $38.97 an hour or $6,754 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.97
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,850Median: $81,050Highest 10%: $94,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,850 | $28.77 | |
| 25th | $60,640 | $29.15 | |
| Median | $81,050 | $38.97 | |
| 75th | $82,700 | $39.76 | |
| 90th | $94,330 | $45.35 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Portland, OR | $83,140 |
| Salem, OR | $80,110 |
| Eugene, OR | $77,460 |
| Medford, OR | $70,910 |
| Albany, OR | $63,510 |
Related jobs in Bend
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $89,250 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $84,890 |
| Special Education Teacher | $83,110 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $82,430 |
| Special Education Teacher | $81,100 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $81,040 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $80,150 |
| Middle School Teacher | $78,780 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $77,810 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $72,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Bend?
The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $38.97 ($81,050 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Bend than the national average?
Yes: $81,050 against $65,120 nationally, 24% more.
How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $77,700, so Bend pays 4% more.
Where does Bend rank for special education teacher pay?
40 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,330 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.