How much does a special education teacher make in Portland?
$77,540a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $37.28 an hour or $6,462 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.28
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,170Median: $77,540Highest 10%: $96,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,170 | $29.89 | |
| 25th | $77,480 | $37.25 | |
| Median | $77,540 | $37.28 | |
| 75th | $95,450 | $45.89 | |
| 90th | $96,300 | $46.30 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 $37.28 ($77,540 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $77,540 against $64,830 nationally, 20% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $77,490, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for special education teacher pay?
30 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,300 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.