Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Portland, OR-WA

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

Median annual salary $87,450 +34.8% vs national
Median hourly
10th percentile $65,410
90th percentile $120,060
Employed locally 260
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,410
    25th
    $77,370
    50th (median)
    $87,450
    75th
    $110,230
    90th
    $120,060

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 92% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Portland, OR-WA is 34.8% above the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Portland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $65,410 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,370.