Oregon Teacher Salary
Average and starting teacher pay in Oregon for 2024-25, ranked among all states.
Oregon teacher salary at a glance
In 2024-25 the average public school teacher in Oregon earned $81,657, according to NEA. That ranks 10th among the 50 states and D.C. and is $7,162 above the national average of $74,495. A year earlier the average was $77,130, so pay changed by 5.9%.
New teachers start lower. NEA's benchmark report puts the starting salary in Oregon at $46,854, which ranks 29th of 51. The national average starting salary is $48,112.
| Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Average salary 2024-25 | $81,657 | $74,495 |
| Average salary 2023-24 | $77,130 | $71,985 |
| Starting salary 2024-25 | $46,854 | $48,112 |
| Average salary rank | 10 of 51 | |
| Starting salary rank | 29 of 51 |
States close to Oregon in the ranking
Rhode Island (8th, $85,772), New Jersey (9th, $84,974), Alaska (11th, $81,450), Pennsylvania (12th, $79,078). See all states ranked or compare Oregon with another state.
Average salary covers all public school teachers and is what NEA reports for 2024-25. Starting salary is the pay at the bottom of a bachelor's-degree salary schedule, as collected in NEA's benchmark report. Salary figures do not include benefits and are not adjusted for cost of living. Source: NEA, Rankings of the States 2025 and Estimates of School Statistics 2026 (average salary, Table B-6, April 2026) and NEA, 2024-2025 Teacher Salary Benchmark Report (starting salary, April 2026). Ranks are among the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Reviewed 2026-10-03.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average teacher salary in Oregon?
NEA reports an average public school teacher salary of $81,657 in Oregon for 2024-25, which ranks 10th of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.).
What is the starting teacher salary in Oregon?
NEA's benchmark report lists a starting salary of $46,854 in Oregon for 2024-25, ranking 29th of 51.
How does Oregon compare with the national average?
The national average teacher salary is $74,495. Oregon is $7,162 above it. For starting pay, the national average is $48,112 and Oregon is $1,258 below.
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