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Special Education Teacher Salary in Oregon (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $57,267/year ($4,772/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 11th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 1,520 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $77,700 a year — though pay ranges from $58,620 for newcomers to $105,820 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $92,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,520 Special Education Teacher jobs in Oregon (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $77,700 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 $57,267 — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
| Gross (median) | $77,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,264 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,944 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$6,225 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,267 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,772 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Oregon?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Oregon is $77,700 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,050 and $92,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $77,700, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $57,267 per year ($4,772 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 1,520 Special Education 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.