Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $87,910 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly
10th percentile $42,300
90th percentile $175,560
Employed locally 50
National median $86,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,300
    25th
    $67,770
    50th (median)
    $87,910
    75th
    $127,130
    90th
    $175,560

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 93% Median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Geography Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in Portland, OR-WA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Portland, OR-WA is 1.4% above the national median of $86,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in Portland?

    Entry-level Geography Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $42,300 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,770.