Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $86,120 | $84,120 | $66,140 | $63,181 | 105 |
| Bend | $82,930 | $81,040 | $62,800 | $61,216 | 104 |
| Grants Pass | $79,770 | $82,490 | $64,830 | $59,270 | 98 |
| Eugene | $77,480 | $79,900 | $61,900 | $57,834 | 102 |
| Salem | $76,120 | $77,810 | $61,720 | $56,970 | 104 |
| Medford | $74,500 | $77,180 | $59,580 | $55,941 | 101 |
| Corvallis | $73,140 | $75,730 | $58,930 | $55,077 | 104 |
| Albany | $71,140 | $74,450 | $58,030 | $53,807 | 102 |
*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.
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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 25-2031.
- 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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