How much does a special education teacher make in Salem?
$80,110a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $38.51 an hour or $6,676 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.51
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,610Median: $80,110Highest 10%: $93,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,610 | $29.62 | |
| 25th | $63,020 | $30.30 | |
| Median | $80,110 | $38.51 | |
| 75th | $83,430 | $40.11 | |
| 90th | $93,430 | $44.92 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Portland, OR | $83,140 |
| Bend, OR | $81,050 |
| Eugene, OR | $77,460 |
| Medford, OR | $70,910 |
| Albany, OR | $63,510 |
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $38.51 ($80,110 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $80,110 against $65,120 nationally, 23% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $77,700, so Salem pays 3% more.
Where does Salem rank for special education teacher pay?
45 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,430 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.