State profile · NCES F-33 FY2022
Teacher Salary in Oregon
According to the NCES Common Core of Data finance survey, estimated teacher pay and per-pupil spending are available across 180 public school districts in Oregon.
- $88,731
- Est. state avg salary
- +3.5%
- vs national
- #15
- National rank
- 180
- Districts
Oregon's estimated average teacher salary is $88,731, near the national average of $85,759, ranking #15 of 51 states and territories, across 180 public school districts (NCES CCD F-33, FY2022).
- upper third nationally (#15 of 51)
- $131,110 spread between its highest- and lowest-paying districts
- +3.5% vs the national average
- +19.9% since FY2019
- #23 of 51 purchasing-power-adjusted (BEA RPP 106.6)
What does the NCES F-33 data show for Oregon?
Oregon reports 180 public school districts in the NCES Common Core of Data FY2022 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, with an average teacher salary of $88,731. That places the state in the upper third of US teacher-pay rankings - #15 of 51, near the national average of $85,759 (+3.5%). The state's public schools serve 538,843 students across these districts. Most district figures divide total instructional spending by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey); a small number of large consolidated districts that report staffing only at a sub-district level fall back to an estimated ratio instead, since total instructional spending also includes aides and assistants, both figures run somewhat above survey-reported classroom-teacher-only salaries, treat this as a relative cross-district comparison, not an exact paycheck, and see our methodology for the formula, its data source per district, and its limits.
Among enrolling districts, pay varies widely: Multnomah ESD reports the highest estimated average salary at $170,443, while Baker SD 5J sits at the lower end at $39,333 - a spread of $131,110 between top and bottom reporting districts. Licensing rules, state aid formulas, collective bargaining density, and local tax bases all drive this intra-state variation. Urban and suburban districts with larger tax bases typically lead, while rural districts often lag despite lower cost of living.
Teacher compensation here reflects both state policy choices, the statutory minimum salary schedule, pension funding levels, licensure reciprocity, and the funding formula that determines how much state aid each district receives per pupil. A #15 national rank signals where Oregon sits in the competition for teachers against neighboring states; teacher shortage areas typically correlate with lower pay rank. Figures below are per-district averages derived from the F-33 instructional salary expenditure field (Z33) divided by each district's reported teacher FTE (or an estimated FTE for the small minority with no reported figure), a district-level aggregate, not individual salary records.
Purchasing-power-adjusted rank
Oregon's nominal average teacher salary ranks #15 of 51 states and territories. Adjusted by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis's 2022 Regional Price Parity (106.6, US = 100, a relative state-level price-level index, not a district or metro cost-of-living figure), the estimate becomes $83,228, ranking #23 of 51 , 8 places lower than the nominal rank once relative price levels are factored in. This purchasing-power view is not published by NEA's teacher-pay rankings or the aggregator sites; it comes from combining our own F-33-derived salary estimate with BEA's public RPP series. See the full 51-state release for methodology and download.
Oregon's estimated average teacher salary, FY2019-FY2022
Highest-paying districts in Oregon
Estimated average teacher salary, enrolling districts (200+ students)
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$170,443 Est. avg salary
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$114,085 Est. avg salary
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$112,733 Est. avg salary
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$105,064 Est. avg salary
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$104,364 Est. avg salary
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$103,532 Est. avg salary
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$101,457 Est. avg salary
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$100,498 Est. avg salary
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$99,976 Est. avg salary
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$99,566 Est. avg salary
What this shows Multnomah ESD leads Oregon on the F-33 instructional-salary estimate. Service entities (CTCs, county offices) are excluded, their enrollment-based ratios are not reliable salary figures.
Top 3 districts
Districts by Estimated Teacher Salary
| District | Est. Avg Salary | Enrollment | Per-Pupil Exp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah ESD | $170,443 | 336 | N/A |
| Central Point SD 6 | $114,085 | 4,667 | $21,061 |
| South Wasco County SD 1 | $112,733 | 225 | $28,236 |
| Jefferson SD 14J | $105,064 | 792 | $17,927 |
| Dufur SD 29 | $104,364 | 356 | $20,770 |
| David Douglas SD 40 | $103,532 | 8,635 | $21,237 |
| Lake Oswego SD 7J | $101,457 | 6,663 | $20,360 |
| Beaverton SD 48J | $100,498 | 38,830 | $17,471 |
| Forest Grove SD 15 | $99,976 | 5,741 | $16,663 |
| Riverdale SD 51J | $99,566 | 562 | $20,495 |
| Pilot Rock SD 2 | $99,152 | 283 | $36,481 |
| Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 | $98,995 | 691 | $24,384 |
| Salem-Keizer SD 24J | $98,931 | 39,313 | $22,392 |
| Hillsboro SD 1J | $98,782 | 18,736 | $20,096 |
| Grants Pass SD 7 | $98,460 | 5,507 | $16,841 |
| Hood River County SD | $97,440 | 3,578 | $20,052 |
| Alsea SD 7J | $97,381 | 941 | $14,548 |
| Portland SD 1J | $97,304 | 43,114 | $28,204 |
| Clatskanie SD 6J | $97,146 | 657 | $21,764 |
| Corbett SD 39 | $97,012 | 1,036 | $15,331 |
| West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J | $96,619 | 9,121 | $22,169 |
| Perrydale SD 21 | $96,407 | 301 | $19,767 |
| Woodburn SD 103 | $96,024 | 5,225 | $19,559 |
| Centennial SD 28J | $95,412 | 5,389 | $22,602 |
| North Clackamas SD 12 | $94,437 | 15,646 | $20,786 |
| Nestucca Valley SD 101J | $93,247 | 469 | $41,132 |
| Parkrose SD 3 | $93,050 | 2,750 | $17,569 |
| Gladstone SD 115 | $92,657 | 1,726 | $17,520 |
| Morrow SD 1 | $91,685 | 2,252 | $17,104 |
| Oregon Trail SD 46 | $91,395 | 4,223 | $14,891 |
| Canby SD 86 | $90,852 | 4,092 | $24,368 |
| Ashland SD 5 | $90,685 | 2,281 | $45,775 |
| St Helens SD 502 | $90,678 | 2,729 | $19,292 |
| Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | $90,416 | 11,687 | $21,523 |
| Phoenix-Talent SD 4 | $90,165 | 2,230 | $22,180 |
| Sherwood SD 88J | $90,098 | 4,904 | $16,252 |
| Nyssa SD 26 | $90,065 | 1,186 | $16,951 |
| Pendleton SD 16 | $90,032 | 2,946 | $15,450 |
| Newberg SD 29J | $89,898 | 4,331 | $21,686 |
| Bandon SD 54 | $89,122 | 616 | $23,558 |
| Bethel SD 52 | $89,074 | 5,239 | $18,352 |
| Oakridge SD 76 | $89,051 | 502 | $23,721 |
| Central SD 13J | $88,504 | 3,147 | $16,064 |
| Vernonia SD 47J | $88,342 | 562 | $19,457 |
| Klamath Falls City Schools | $87,771 | 2,685 | $18,469 |
| Medford SD 549C | $87,682 | 12,338 | $17,871 |
| McMinnville SD 40 | $87,643 | 6,429 | $15,806 |
| Corvallis SD 509J | $87,505 | 6,310 | $30,085 |
| Astoria SD 1 | $87,256 | 1,745 | $30,819 |
| Rainier SD 13 | $87,167 | 822 | $15,965 |
| Eugene SD 4J | $87,112 | 16,279 | $23,232 |
| Springfield SD 19 | $86,678 | 9,151 | $17,076 |
| Oregon City SD 62 | $86,576 | 7,025 | $23,143 |
| Greater Albany Public SD 8J | $86,076 | 8,607 | $17,168 |
| Crow-Applegate-Lorane SD 66 | $85,762 | 251 | $23,426 |
| Reedsport SD 105 | $85,624 | 593 | $18,847 |
| Warrenton-Hammond SD 30 | $85,490 | 978 | $23,862 |
| Creswell SD 40 | $85,465 | 1,087 | $17,987 |
| Blachly SD 90 | $84,903 | 302 | $18,066 |
| Siuslaw SD 97J | $84,709 | 1,196 | $19,448 |
| Harper SD 66 | $84,526 | 220 | $13,836 |
| Silver Falls SD 4J | $84,409 | 3,531 | $16,527 |
| Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | $83,224 | 11,350 | $16,081 |
| Dallas SD 2 | $83,072 | 2,892 | $16,910 |
| Willamina SD 30J | $83,010 | 856 | $16,217 |
| Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | $82,730 | 16,590 | $17,631 |
| Jefferson County SD 509J | $82,592 | 2,772 | $18,904 |
| Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 | $82,571 | 1,608 | $18,416 |
| Umatilla SD 6R | $82,356 | 1,347 | $17,061 |
| Redmond SD 2J | $82,180 | 6,708 | $17,636 |
| Cascade SD 5 | $82,087 | 2,560 | $14,496 |
| Klamath County SD | $81,711 | 6,682 | $16,034 |
| Paisley SD 11 | $81,687 | 210 | $14,167 |
| Knappa SD 4 | $81,481 | 468 | $18,791 |
| Junction City SD 69 | $81,386 | 1,599 | $16,458 |
| Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | $81,354 | 4,468 | $16,469 |
| Coquille SD 8 | $81,195 | 1,246 | $15,342 |
| Riddle SD 70 | $81,175 | 352 | $20,491 |
| Hermiston SD 8 | $81,044 | 5,446 | $23,506 |
| Myrtle Point SD 41 | $81,020 | 449 | $22,973 |
| Cove SD 15 | $80,930 | 289 | $16,291 |
| Eagle Point SD 9 | $80,907 | 4,116 | $14,792 |
| Reynolds SD 7 | $80,690 | 9,867 | $18,013 |
| North Lake SD 14 | $80,632 | 243 | $23,313 |
| Mt Angel SD 91 | $80,591 | 628 | $16,432 |
| La Grande SD 1 | $80,441 | 2,026 | $15,902 |
| Seaside SD 10 | $80,401 | 1,495 | $18,924 |
| Echo SD 5 | $80,208 | 302 | $16,417 |
| Vale SD 84 | $80,155 | 872 | $15,565 |
| Banks SD 13 | $79,537 | 1,029 | $13,785 |
| Athena-Weston SD 29RJ | $79,316 | 585 | $16,419 |
| North Marion SD 15 | $78,799 | 1,675 | $17,328 |
| Central Linn SD 552 | $78,470 | 551 | $17,966 |
| Joseph SD 6 | $78,301 | 276 | $17,043 |
| Colton SD 53 | $78,182 | 473 | $20,104 |
| Ontario SD 8C | $77,891 | 2,218 | $17,774 |
| Lebanon Community SD 9 | $77,879 | 4,063 | $15,618 |
| South Lane SD 45J3 | $77,818 | 2,797 | $16,450 |
| Port Orford-Langlois SD 2CJ | $77,350 | 222 | $26,261 |
| Stanfield SD 61 | $77,009 | 513 | $22,300 |
Showing 1–100 of 153 enrolling districts. Specialized non-enrolling agencies (career/technical centers, county offices, service co-ops) are excluded from the salary ranking, their enrollment-based estimates are not reliable.
Lowest-Paying Districts in Oregon
| District | Est. Avg Salary | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Baker SD 5J | $39,333 | 4,527 |
| North Bend SD 13 | $45,134 | 4,086 |
| Marcola SD 79J | $46,947 | 771 |
| Gervais SD 1 | $58,579 | 1,329 |
| Monroe SD 1J | $61,236 | 360 |
| South Umpqua SD 19 | $62,492 | 1,427 |
| Elgin SD 23 | $62,667 | 412 |
| Camas Valley SD 21J | $63,841 | 225 |
| North Douglas SD 22 | $64,654 | 330 |
| Sheridan SD 48J | $66,450 | 882 |
Among enrolling districts (200+ students) with a reliable estimate; service entities excluded, see methodology.
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Data: NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey + Staff Universe Survey, FY2022. Salary figures divide instructional expenditure (variable Z33) by each district's reported teacher FTE, or an estimated FTE for the small minority with no reported figure. Not individual salary data. Read our methodology.
Oregon teacher salary FAQ
What is the average teacher salary in Oregon?
Across Oregon's 180 public school districts, the average teacher salary is $88,731 (NCES CCD F-33 finance data divided by CCD Staff Universe Survey teacher headcounts, FY2022). This figure is derived from total instructional spending and runs above survey-reported classroom-teacher-only salaries, read it as a relative comparison.
Which Oregon school district pays teachers the most?
Multnomah ESD reports the highest average teacher salary in Oregon at $170,443, while Baker SD 5J sits at the lower end at $39,333.
How does Oregon teacher pay compare to the national average?
Oregon's average of $88,731 is near the national average of $85,759 (+3.5%), ranking #15 of 51 US states and territories.
How many school districts are in Oregon?
Oregon has 180 public school districts in the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, together serving 538,843 students.
Can teachers earn $100,000 in Oregon?
8 of 153 Oregon districts with reliable data report an estimated average teacher salary of $100,000 or more, led by Multnomah ESD at $170,443. This is a district-wide average, not an individual salary, step, or years-of-experience figure.
How does Oregon rank after adjusting for cost of living?
Adjusted by the BEA's 2022 Regional Price Parity (106.6, US=100), Oregon's purchasing-power-adjusted estimated teacher salary is $83,228, ranking #23 of 51 states and territories, lower than its #15 nominal-salary rank. This is a relative state-level price-level comparison, not take-home pay, taxes, or district/metro cost of living.
Related
According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Oregon's district figures are aggregated directly from each district's FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.
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