Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $70,720 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $89,170
Employed locally 40
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $70,720
    75th
    $76,270
    90th
    $89,170

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Related occupations in Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,740
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,120
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$54,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,690
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Eastern Oregon?

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

    Is Eastern Oregon above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Eastern Oregon is 1.6% above the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.