Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Oregon

$35,096 $113,895
10th pct Median: $66,218 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$35,096
25th Percentile$47,677
50th (Median)$66,218
75th Percentile$91,381
90th (Top Earners)$113,895
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Oregon median salary of $66,218 for Special Education Teachers, Middle School has the purchasing power of approximately $56,500 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Oregon's higher cost of living (COL index: 117.2) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make in Oregon?
Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Oregon earn a median annual salary of $66,218 per year ($31.84/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $62,470.
Is Oregon a good state for Special Education Teachers, Middle School?
Oregon pays above the national average for special education teachers, middle school, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Oregon is higher average (COL index: 117.2).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Oregon?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 117.2 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $66,218 salary in Oregon has the purchasing power of approximately $56,500 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Oregon reduce real purchasing power.
How does Oregon compare to neighboring states for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Oregon

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $352,132
2 Radiologists $328,515
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $324,593
4 Neurologists $313,336
5 Surgeons, All Other $312,191
6 Psychiatrists $264,786
7 Physicians, Pathologists $258,555
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $257,940
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Oregon

Special Education Teachers, Middle School work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the education sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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