How much does a teacher and instructor make in Salem?
$55,840a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $26.85 an hour or $4,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.85
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 163 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,810Median: $55,840Highest 10%: $94,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,810 | $22.99 | |
| 25th | $55,100 | $26.49 | |
| Median | $55,840 | $26.85 | |
| 75th | $71,710 | $34.48 | |
| 90th | $94,740 | $45.55 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Portland, OR | $82,740 |
| Bend, OR | $72,830 |
| Eugene, OR | $61,020 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $98,840 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $98,060 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $97,810 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $89,180 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,140 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,110 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $77,940 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $26.85 ($55,840 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $55,840 against $66,140 nationally, 16% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $65,800, so Salem pays 15% less.
Where does Salem rank for teacher and instructor pay?
163 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,740 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.