How much does a special education teacher make in Oregon?
$77,400a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Oregon. That is $37.21 an hour or $6,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.21
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,810Median: $77,400Highest 10%: $98,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,810 | $23.95 | |
| 25th | $59,910 | $28.80 | |
| Median | $77,400 | $37.21 | |
| 75th | $91,380 | $43.93 | |
| 90th | $98,920 | $47.56 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $82,880 |
| Bend, OR | $81,100 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,650 |
| Salem, OR | $75,510 |
| Albany, OR | $65,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 12. Vermont | $79,360 |
| 13. Delaware | $78,490 |
| 14. Michigan | $78,050 |
| 15. Oregon | $77,400 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $77,000 |
| 17. New Mexico | $76,940 |
| 18. Minnesota | $76,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $37.21 ($77,400 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $77,400 against $74,260 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Oregon rank for special education teacher pay?
Oregon ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays special education teachers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $82,880 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.