How much does a special education teacher make in Oregon?
$82,240a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Oregon. That is $39.54 an hour or $6,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.54
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,820Median: $82,240Highest 10%: $136,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,820 | $28.28 | |
| 25th | $71,280 | $34.27 | |
| Median | $82,240 | $39.54 | |
| 75th | $95,890 | $46.10 | |
| 90th | $136,500 | $65.62 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $97,070 |
| Bend, OR | $83,190 |
| Salem, OR | $82,140 |
| Eugene, OR | $82,050 |
| Medford, OR | $80,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 1. California | $103,100 |
| 2. New Mexico | $86,520 |
| 3. Delaware | $85,040 |
| 4. Oregon | $82,240 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $80,080 |
| 6. Colorado | $79,290 |
| 7. Michigan | $78,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $39.54 ($82,240 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $82,240 against $76,580 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Oregon rank for special education teacher pay?
Oregon ranks 4 of 42 states.
Which city in Oregon pays special education teachers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $97,070 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.