Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,120 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Salem earn between $36,830 and $49,890.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $44KMedian
- $50K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,380 | $3,782 | $21.82 |
| Median | $44,060 | $3,672 | $21.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,830 | $3,069 | $17.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,890 | $4,158 | $23.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Salem vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Salem earn 6% less than the Oregon average ($48,130) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | $45,380 | $44,060 | $36,650 | $59,120 | 650 |
| 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 Salem
On the average salary of $45,380, a single filer in Salem takes home about $35,515 a year, or $2,960 a month and $1,366 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross 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.
Is Salem a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Salem area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $45,380 buys what about $43,782 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Salem ($55,310). A typical home costs $454,689, or 10.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Oregon cities
Salem ranks 6th of 8 Oregon metro areas for this job; Portland pays the most ($49,680).
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 Salem: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Salem?
$21.82 an hour on average, and $21.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Salem?
About $35,515 a year ($2,960 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,380. 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 Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Salem, OR (41420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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