How much does a special education teacher make in Salem?
$82,140a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $39.49 an hour or $6,845 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.49
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 107
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,750Median: $82,140Highest 10%: $96,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,750 | $30.65 | |
| 25th | $70,830 | $34.05 | |
| Median | $82,140 | $39.49 | |
| 75th | $85,530 | $41.12 | |
| 90th | $96,080 | $46.19 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Portland, OR | $97,070 |
| Eugene, OR | $82,050 |
| Medford, OR | $80,550 |
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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 $39.49 ($82,140 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $82,140 against $76,580 nationally, 7% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $82,240, so Salem pays 0% more.
Where does Salem rank for special education teacher pay?
21 of 107 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,080 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.