Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Oregon

In Oregon, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $77,700 a year. About 1,520 people work in this job there.

$77,700Median yearly pay

$63,050–$92,420Middle half of workers, yearly

1,520People in this job in Oregon

That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). Oregon ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Oregon

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$58,620
25% of workers	$63,050
Half of workers (median)	$77,700
75% of workers	$92,420
90% of workers	$105,820

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Oregon metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro	$83,140	890
Bend	$81,050	80
Salem	$80,110	180
Corvallis	$77,700	30
Eugene-Springfield	$77,460	120
Medford	$70,910	90
Albany	$63,510	50

Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Oregon

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$77,130
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$79,570
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$78,350
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$45,140
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$68,580
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$77,400
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$82,240
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$78,380

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.