verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Oregon

Median Annual in Oregon
$79,570/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▲ 10% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oregon

groups Employed in OR
11,730
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$76,983 #17 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Oregon, explained

High school teachers in Oregon earn a median of $79,570 per year (— per hour), which is 10% above the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $49,640, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $101,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oregon.

Is $79,570 good pay in Oregon?

Adjusted for Oregon's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $79,570 is worth about $76,983 in national buying power — ranking Oregon #17 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Oregon

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,640
$23.87/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,570
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,310
$48.71/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OR
Oregon (here) $79,570 $76,983
Washington $102,670 $95,942 −$23,100
California $101,370 $91,555 −$21,800
Nevada $65,520 $65,534 +$14,050
Idaho $61,690 $64,601 +$17,880

High School Teacher in Oregon: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Oregon?

High school teachers in Oregon earn a median of $79,570 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Oregon pay high school teachers well?

At $79,570, Oregon pays 10% above the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 11,730 work in the state.

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