SOC 25-1081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Teachers, Postsecondary — Corvallis
Corvallis, OR · 3 metro areas compared
At $45,920, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Education Teachers, Postsecondary, 39.1% beneath the national figure of $75,350.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $45,920, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Education Teachers, Postsecondary, 39.1% beneath the national figure of $75,350. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,920 and $79,630. The lowest tenth earn under $45,920, while the highest tenth earn more than $102,060.
Employment stands at 80, or 2.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Eugene leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $103,930. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 168th of 217 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,920 | −39.1% |
| 25th | $45,920 | −39.1% |
| Median (50th) | $45,920 | −39.1% |
| 75th | $79,630 | +5.7% |
| 90th | $102,060 | +35.4% |
| Mean | $65,050 | −13.7% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Corvallis run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $45,920 buys what $44,410 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 41.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,410US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,920 a year, 39.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,920 to $102,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Eugene, at $103,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Corvallis, OR?
The median annual wage is $45,920, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $75,350, so pay in Corvallis, OR is 39.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Corvallis, OR earns more than $102,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Eugene, at $103,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Corvallis, OR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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