How much does a special education teacher make in Salem?
$75,510a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $36.30 an hour or $6,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.30
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 314
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,960Median: $75,510Highest 10%: $94,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,960 | $24.50 | |
| 25th | $67,690 | $32.54 | |
| Median | $75,510 | $36.30 | |
| 75th | $82,650 | $39.74 | |
| 90th | $94,330 | $45.35 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Portland, OR | $82,880 |
| Bend, OR | $81,100 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,650 |
| Albany, OR | $65,050 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $98,840 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $98,060 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $97,810 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $89,180 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,140 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,110 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $77,940 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,340 |
Frequently 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 $36.30 ($75,510 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $75,510 against $74,260 nationally, 2% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $77,400, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for special education teacher pay?
89 of 314 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,330 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.