Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Portland, OR-WA

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

Median annual salary $79,150 -16.4% vs national

Median hourly —

10th percentile $69,210

90th percentile $109,780

Employed locally 180

National median $94,680

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Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Portland, OR-WA

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$69,210

25th

$69,210

50th (median)

$79,150

75th

$96,630

90th

$109,780

Portland economic context

Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 84% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 16% below the area median household income

Top-paying metros for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Metro area	Median salary
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$158,290
El Paso, TX	$134,510
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$132,700
Ann Arbor, MI	$131,880
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$131,120
Fresno, CA	$128,820

Nearby metros — Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

Metro area	Median salary
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$132,700
Ann Arbor, MI	$131,880
California	$124,780
New York	$121,600
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$104,080
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$100,730

Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

Occupation	Median salary
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary	$38,060
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$80,270
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$86,770
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$39,620
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$124,890
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$84,250

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Political Science 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 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Portland, OR-WA is 16.4% below the national median of $94,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $69,210 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,210.