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

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

Median annual salary $82,760 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,020
90th percentile $125,590
Employed locally 620
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,020
    25th
    $76,950
    50th (median)
    $82,760
    75th
    $101,130
    90th
    $125,590

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 12% below 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 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, Secondary School make per hour in Portland?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Portland, OR-WA is 18.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $59,020 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,950.