Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Oregon

Psychology teachers, postsecondary in Oregon earn the most in Eugene (average $122,100 a year) and the least in Portland ($98,820), across the 2 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychology teachers, postsecondary average at $96,340 and the median at $80,060 for 660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,860.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Oregon

Eugene$122,100
Portland$98,820

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Eugene	$122,100	$101,670	$79,760	$85,339	102
Portland	$98,820	$81,780	$73,670	$71,004	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Oregon

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1066.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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