SOC 25-2057 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Middle School — Oregon
Oregon · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon comes to $78,360 a year, ahead of the national median of $66,810 by 17.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon comes to $78,360 a year, ahead of the national median of $66,810 by 17.3%. Pay ranges from under $51,470 at the tenth percentile to more than $98,090 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,730 to $92,170.
Employment stands at 590, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Oregon ranks number 11th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $87,160. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 253rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,470 | −23.0% |
| 25th | $58,730 | −12.1% |
| Median (50th) | $78,360 | +17.3% |
| 75th | $92,170 | +38.0% |
| 90th | $98,090 | +46.8% |
| Mean | $75,670 | +13.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $78,360 buys what $75,783 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,783US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,360 a year, 17.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,470 to $98,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 590 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $87,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $78,360, 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 $66,810, so pay in Oregon is 17.3% higher. 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 Oregon earns more than $98,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,470 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 Portland, at $87,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 590 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. 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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