Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $79,400 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,060
90th percentile $92,880
Employed locally 140
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,060
    25th
    $75,840
    50th (median)
    $79,400
    75th
    $92,880
    90th
    $92,880

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 104% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $105,790
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $102,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $102,920
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $96,720
    New York $96,600
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $94,340
    California $87,600

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,830
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,800
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$84,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, All Other make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Salem, OR is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Special Education Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Salem, OR is 17.8% above the national median of $67,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Salem?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $59,060 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,840.