Preschool Teacher Salary in Portland, OR
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The median preschool teacher in the Portland area earns $45,310 a year, 19% above the U.S. median ($38,140) and about the same as the Oregon median ($45,140). Half of the 3,950 preschool teachers there earn between $39,520 and $58,140.
Median $45,310
10th: $37,57090th: $68,240
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,570 | $35,680 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $39,520 | $38,670 | $34,530 |
| Median | $45,310 | $45,140 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $58,140 | $56,840 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $68,240 | $63,550 | $61,390 |
| Average | $49,680 | $48,130 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 3,950 | 6,300 | 478,780 |
Portland, OR ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
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Similar jobs in Portland, OR
- Elementary School Teacher: $82,330
- High School Teacher: $84,120
- Middle School Teacher: $89,590
- Teaching Assistant: $45,280
- Substitute Teacher: $61,190
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.