How much does a special education teacher make in Oregon?
$77,490a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Oregon. That is $37.25 an hour or $6,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.25
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,830Median: $77,490Highest 10%: $95,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,830 | $29.73 | |
| 25th | $62,180 | $29.89 | |
| Median | $77,490 | $37.25 | |
| 75th | $95,040 | $45.69 | |
| 90th | $95,460 | $45.89 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $77,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 8. Vermont | $79,000 |
| 9. Colorado | $78,040 |
| 10. Virginia | $77,570 |
| 11. Oregon | $77,490 |
| 12. Minnesota | $75,880 |
| 13. Michigan | $75,860 |
| 14. Hawaii | $75,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $37.25 ($77,490 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $77,490 against $64,830 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Oregon rank for special education teacher pay?
Oregon ranks 11 of 45 states.
Which city in Oregon pays special education teachers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $77,540 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.