Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $76,870 +22% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,300
90th percentile $91,120
Employed locally 150
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,300
    25th
    $57,870
    50th (median)
    $76,870
    75th
    $82,540
    90th
    $91,120

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 111% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 11% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $93,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,730
    California $90,530
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $88,110
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $85,810
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $85,640

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,580
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,130
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,550
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $77,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Eugene, OR is 22% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,300 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,870.