Teacher Salary Information
Oregon Teacher Salaries
Following is teacher salary information for the state of Oregon. Keep in mind that a number of variables impact teacher salaries, including the time spent teaching, the district in which you teach, what type of a qualifications you possess, whether or not you have completed a master’s degree program, and the level of job competition in your area.
On average, Oregon teachers receive 15 weeks of unpaid summer vacation each year.
| Beginning Oregon teacher salary with bachelor's degree | $36,097 - $51,070* |
| Beginning Oregon teacher salary with master's degree | $40,136 - $63,492* |
| Oregon education, training and library occupations annual wage | $57,450# |
* Oregon School Boards Association, 2016-2017.
# Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2016.
| Occupation | Annual Mean Wage in Oregon |
|---|---|
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $30,230 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,850 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,390 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $66,480 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $66,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2016.
On April 26th, 2018, The Oregonian published an article about Oregon teacher salaries. Some points from it include:
- "Oregon ranked 13th highest for average teacher pay among the 50 states."
- "Oregon teachers have long been better compensated than most of their peers around the country."
- "Both the national union researchers and the Oregon Department of Education agree within $2 of each other that Oregon teachers were paid an average salary of $61,860 in 2016-17."
OregonTeachingDegree.com is intended to provide information on becoming a teacher in Oregon and the state's NCATE-accredited teacher education programs.
For additional information on the process of becoming a teacher in Oregon, visit the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission website.
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission is Oregon's licensing agency for all educators.