How much does a special education teacher make in Oregon?
$77,700a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Oregon. That is $37.36 an hour or $6,475 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.36
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,620Median: $77,700Highest 10%: $105,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,620 | $28.18 | |
| 25th | $63,050 | $30.31 | |
| Median | $77,700 | $37.36 | |
| 75th | $92,420 | $44.43 | |
| 90th | $105,800 | $50.88 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $83,140 |
| Bend, OR | $81,050 |
| Salem, OR | $80,110 |
| Corvallis, OR | $77,700 |
| Eugene, OR | $77,460 |
| Medford, OR | $70,910 |
| Albany, OR | $63,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 8. Alaska | $80,230 |
| 9. Maryland | $78,850 |
| 10. Illinois | $77,960 |
| 11. Oregon | $77,700 |
| 12. New Jersey | $76,660 |
| 13. New Mexico | $76,420 |
| 14. Michigan | $74,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $37.36 ($77,700 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $77,700 against $65,120 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Oregon rank for special education teacher pay?
Oregon ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays special education teachers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $83,140 a year.
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.