How much does a special education teacher make in Portland?
$83,140a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $39.97 an hour or $6,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.97
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,280Median: $83,140Highest 10%: $107,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,280 | $30.42 | |
| 25th | $65,710 | $31.59 | |
| Median | $83,140 | $39.97 | |
| 75th | $104,300 | $50.14 | |
| 90th | $107,400 | $51.65 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Bend, OR | $81,050 |
| Salem, OR | $80,110 |
| Eugene, OR | $77,460 |
| Medford, OR | $70,910 |
| Albany, OR | $63,510 |
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 special education teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $39.97 ($83,140 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $83,140 against $65,120 nationally, 28% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $77,700, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for special education teacher pay?
29 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,400 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.