How much does a special education teacher make in Portland?
$97,070a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $46.67 an hour or $8,089 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.67
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 107
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,340Median: $97,070Highest 10%: $137,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,340 | $28.05 | |
| 25th | $78,340 | $37.66 | |
| Median | $97,070 | $46.67 | |
| 75th | $136,500 | $65.62 | |
| 90th | $137,700 | $66.22 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Salem, OR | $82,140 |
| Eugene, OR | $82,050 |
| Medford, OR | $80,550 |
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 $46.67 ($97,070 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $97,070 against $76,580 nationally, 27% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $82,240, so Portland pays 18% more.
Where does Portland rank for special education teacher pay?
12 of 107 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,700 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.