How much does a special education teacher make in Portland?
$87,160a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $41.90 an hour or $7,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.90
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,820Median: $87,160Highest 10%: $119,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,820 | $25.39 | |
| 25th | $75,060 | $36.09 | |
| Median | $87,160 | $41.90 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.09 | |
| 90th | $119,200 | $57.28 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Bend, OR | $83,110 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,920 |
| Salem, OR | $77,390 |
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 $41.90 ($87,160 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $87,160 against $66,810 nationally, 30% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $78,360, so Portland pays 11% more.
Where does Portland rank for special education teacher pay?
23 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,200 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.