How much does a special education teacher make in Oregon?
$78,360a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Oregon. That is $37.67 an hour or $6,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.67
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,470Median: $78,360Highest 10%: $98,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,470 | $24.75 | |
| 25th | $58,730 | $28.24 | |
| Median | $78,360 | $37.67 | |
| 75th | $92,170 | $44.31 | |
| 90th | $98,090 | $47.16 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $87,160 |
| Bend, OR | $83,110 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,920 |
| Salem, OR | $77,390 |
| Albany, OR | $74,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 8. District of Columbia | $79,170 |
| 9. New Jersey | $79,110 |
| 10. Utah | $78,920 |
| 11. Oregon | $78,360 |
| 12. Delaware | $77,420 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,040 |
| 14. Maryland | $76,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $37.67 ($78,360 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $78,360 against $66,810 nationally, 17% 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 $87,160 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.