Different organizations publish information on teacher salaries in Oregon, which may or may not agree with each other. They are presented here for your consideration.

Keep in mind that a number of variables impact a teacher’s salary, including:

  • Time spent teaching
  • School district
  • Qualifications
  • Whether or not the teacher has completed a master’s degree program
  • How competitive teaching jobs are in the area.

Oregon teachers receive around 15 weeks of unpaid summer vacation each year.

Average Teacher Salaries in Oregon (NEA)

Average Starting Salary $40,374
Average Top Bachelor’s Salary $57,106
Average Starting Master’s Salary $44,933
Average Top Master’s Salary $70,699
Average Top Salary $76,624

Source: National Education Association (data from 2021-22, published in 2023)

The National Education Association notes in its report that “recently enacted legislation and anecdotal evidence suggest that 2022-2023 will in all likelihood produce historically large increases in teacher salaries.”

The 2023 Portland teacher strike resulted in a 14.4% compounded increase over the next three years, which will also likely increase Oregon’s average teacher salary.

Average Teacher Salaries in Oregon by Grade Level (BLS)

Occupation Annual Mean Wage in Oregon
Preschool Teachers,
Except Special Education		 $37,730
Kindergarten Teachers,
Except Special Education		 $80,350
Elementary School Teachers,
Except Special Education		 $79,910
Middle School Teachers,
Except Special and Career/Technical Education		 $78,740
Secondary School Teachers,
Except Special and Career/Technical Education		 $79,780

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022)

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