Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,240 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Portland earn between $39,520 and $58,140.
- $38K10th
- $40K25th
- $45KMedian
- $58K75th
- $68K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,680 | $4,140 | $23.88 |
| Median | $45,310 | $3,776 | $21.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,520 | $3,293 | $19.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,140 | $4,845 | $27.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Portland earn 3% more than the Oregon average ($48,130) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $49,680 | $45,310 | $37,570 | $68,240 | 3,950 |
| Oregon | $48,130 | $45,140 | $35,680 | $63,550 | 6,300 |
| United States | $43,030 | $38,140 | $28,990 | $61,390 | 478,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $49,680, a single filer in Portland takes home about $38,639 a year, or $3,220 a month and $1,486 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $42,098 | $3,508 |
| Working in OR | $38,639 | $3,220 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $49,680 buys what about $47,125 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 11.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 8 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Oregon
Highest-paying cities for preschool teachers (except special education)
Vineland, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,570).
- Vineland, NJ$62,570
- Albany, GA$62,070
- Atlantic City, NJ$58,560
- Brunswick, GA$58,180
- Denver, CO$57,250
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Portland: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Portland?
$23.89 an hour on average, and $21.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Portland?
About $38,639 a year ($3,220 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,680. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,030).
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 25-2011; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.06, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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