How much does a substitute teacher make in Portland?
$61,190a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $29.42 an hour or $5,099 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.42
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 4,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,120Median: $61,190Highest 10%: $74,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,120 | $24.10 | |
| 25th | $57,450 | $27.62 | |
| Median | $61,190 | $29.42 | |
| 75th | $65,590 | $31.53 | |
| 90th | $74,720 | $35.92 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Eugene, OR | $62,660 |
| Bend, OR | $56,600 |
| Albany, OR | $55,740 |
| Medford, OR | $55,580 |
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 substitute teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $29.42 ($61,190 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $61,190 against $41,670 nationally, 47% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $58,280, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for substitute teacher pay?
18 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,720 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.