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Preschool Teacher Salary in Oregon (2026)
$21.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,074/year ($2,923/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,300 Preschool Teacher jobs in Oregon (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $45,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,074 — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
| Gross (median) | $45,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,237 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,453 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$3,376 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,074 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,923 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Oregon?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Oregon is $45,140 per year ($21.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,670 and $56,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $45,140, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $35,074 per year ($2,923 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 6,300 Preschool Teacher jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.