Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $77,300 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,180
90th percentile $92,640
Employed locally 110
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,180
    25th
    $60,050
    50th (median)
    $77,300
    75th
    $87,950
    90th
    $92,640

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 112% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 12% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $101,250
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,410
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,580
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $97,110
    New York $91,830
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $89,980

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,580
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,130
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,550
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $77,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Eugene, OR is 11.1% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $56,180 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,050.