How much does a teacher and instructor make in Portland?
$82,740a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $39.78 an hour or $6,895 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.78
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,220Median: $82,740Highest 10%: $141,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,220 | $15.97 | |
| 25th | $56,390 | $27.11 | |
| Median | $82,740 | $39.78 | |
| 75th | $135,700 | $65.26 | |
| 90th | $141,600 | $68.07 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Bend, OR | $72,830 |
| Eugene, OR | $61,020 |
| Salem, OR | $55,840 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $39.78 ($82,740 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $82,740 against $66,140 nationally, 25% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $65,800, so Portland pays 26% more.
Where does Portland rank for teacher and instructor pay?
32 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,600 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.