How much does a teacher and instructor make in Oregon?
$65,800a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Oregon. That is $31.63 an hour or $5,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.63
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,220Median: $65,800Highest 10%: $135,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,220 | $15.97 | |
| 25th | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| Median | $65,800 | $31.63 | |
| 75th | $94,680 | $45.52 | |
| 90th | $135,700 | $65.26 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $82,740 |
| Bend, OR | $72,830 |
| Eugene, OR | $61,020 |
| Salem, OR | $55,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 19. South Dakota | $67,200 |
| 20. New Mexico | $66,800 |
| 21. Alabama | $66,510 |
| 22. Oregon | $65,800 |
| 23. Nevada | $65,610 |
| 24. West Virginia | $64,140 |
| 25. Nebraska | $62,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $31.63 ($65,800 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $65,800 against $66,140 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Oregon rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Oregon ranks 22 of 50 states.
Which city in Oregon pays teacher and instructors the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $82,740 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.