Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for political science teachers, postsecondary is $83,580 a year. About 540 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($98,070). Oregon ranks 27th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for political science teachers, postsecondary in Oregon
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $72,120 |
| 25% of workers | $72,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $83,580 |
| 75% of workers | $114,450 |
| 90% of workers | $133,350 |
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $82,480 | 430 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for political science teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)
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