Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Portland, OR-WA

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

Median annual salary $83,490 +34.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,690
90th percentile $101,340
Employed locally 50
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,690
    25th
    $73,100
    50th (median)
    $83,490
    75th
    $100,060
    90th
    $101,340

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $78,860
    Rockford, IL $78,600
    Worcester, MA $78,450
    Georgia $78,300

    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, Preschool make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Portland, OR-WA is 34.2% above the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $65,690 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,100.