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

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

Median annual salary $66,890 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,070
90th percentile $87,870
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,070
    25th
    $58,500
    50th (median)
    $66,890
    75th
    $78,610
    90th
    $87,870

    Medford economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,443 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 94% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 6% below 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 Medford, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,260
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,420
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$50,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,120
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Medford, OR is 6.2% 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 Medford?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,070 per year in Medford, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,500.