Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,070 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,060
90th percentile $88,830
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,060
    25th
    $60,070
    50th (median)
    $74,070
    75th
    $78,940
    90th
    $88,830

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Related occupations in Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,740
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,120
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$54,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,690
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Eastern Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Eastern Oregon is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Oregon above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Eastern Oregon is 17.6% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $42,060 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,070.