Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for preschool teachers, except special education is $21.70 an hour ($45,140 a year). About 6,300 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($38,140). Oregon ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for preschool teachers, except special education in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.16 | $35,680 |
| 25% of workers | $18.59 | $38,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.70 | $45,140 |
| 75% of workers | $27.33 | $56,840 |
| 90% of workers | $30.55 | $63,550 |
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $45,310 | 3,950 |
| Grants Pass | $45,020 | 100 |
| Bend | $44,610 | 390 |
| Medford | $44,200 | 220 |
| Salem | $44,060 | 650 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $43,900 | 550 |
| Corvallis | $40,300 | 170 |
| Albany | $40,010 | 120 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for preschool teachers, except special education
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 66,700 openings a year (BLS)
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