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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Oregon

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondarys in Oregon make a median of $79,290 a year, or about $38.12 an hour. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $132K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$79K
Median annual
$38.12/hr
Hourly rate
$43K
Entry level (10th %)
$132K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $79K get you in Oregon?

Take-home$4,813/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,622/mo
Rent burden33.7% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$79,290/yr
After rent$3,191/mo
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Category: Education
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Oregon

Bar chart showing Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Oregon: 10th percentile $43,330, 25th percentile $48,090, median $79,290, 75th percentile $101,790, 90th percentile $131,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$43K25th$48KMedian$79K75th$102K90th$132K
Bar chart showing Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Oregon: 10th percentile $43,330, 25th percentile $48,090, median $79,290, 75th percentile $101,790, 90th percentile $131,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level career/technical education teachers, postsecondarys (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $79K.Top earners bring in $132K or more - a $88K spread from bottom to top.

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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Wisconsin$83K+35%2,000
New Hampshire$81K+32%240
Oregon$79K+29%1,130
New York$77K+25%4,690
Massachusetts$77K+25%1,680
Minnesota$76K+23%1,340
California$75K+22%9,110
South Carolina$75K+21%1,220
New Jersey$68K+11%2,620
Washington$67K+10%3,610
Alaska$67K+9%350
Vermont$65K+5%210
North Dakota$65K+5%370
South Dakota$64K+5%290
Oklahoma$64K+5%2,890

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Frequently asked questions

How much do career/technical education teachers, postsecondarys make in Oregon?

The median is $79,290 a year - that works out to about $38.12 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,330, and experienced career/technical education teachers, postsecondarys can clear $131,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $79K enough to live in Oregon?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,813/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,622/month (median of metro areas), which eats 33.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a career/technical education teachers, postsecondary salary go in Oregon?

Oregon has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median career/technical education teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $79,290 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do career/technical education teachers, postsecondarys get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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