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

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

Median annual salary $75,940 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,840
90th percentile $90,290
Employed locally 240
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,840
    25th
    $63,060
    50th (median)
    $75,940
    75th
    $80,680
    90th
    $90,290

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 100% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 0% 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 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, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Salem?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Salem, OR is 20.5% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $56,840 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,060.