How much does a special education teacher make in Salem?
$77,390a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $37.21 an hour or $6,449 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.21
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,470Median: $77,390Highest 10%: $97,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,470 | $24.75 | |
| 25th | $58,680 | $28.21 | |
| Median | $77,390 | $37.21 | |
| 75th | $84,170 | $40.47 | |
| 90th | $97,700 | $46.97 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Portland, OR | $87,160 |
| Bend, OR | $83,110 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,920 |
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How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $37.21 ($77,390 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $77,390 against $66,810 nationally, 16% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $78,360, so Salem pays 1% less.
Where does Salem rank for special education teacher pay?
59 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,700 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.