Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Portland, OR-WA

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

Median annual salary $91,730 +45.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,420
90th percentile $131,560
Employed locally 980
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,420
    25th
    $73,970
    50th (median)
    $91,730
    75th
    $104,200
    90th
    $131,560

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 97% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 3% 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
    California $90,530
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $88,110
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $85,810
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $85,640
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,270

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Portland, OR-WA is 45.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $64,420 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,970.