Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary
In Grants Pass, OR, elementary school teachers, except special educations earn $74,260 at the median. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $96K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 97.76), that's roughly $75,962 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,363/month, or 28.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $74K get you in Grants Pass?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Grants Pass’s Regional Price Parity (97.76). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
About elementary school teachers, except special educations
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What this looks like in Grants Pass
Grants Pass sits well above the national pay line for elementary school teachers, except special education, local pay runs about 16% higher than the U.S. median of $64K. Rent runs $1,363/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 29.9% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 97.76) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for elementary school teachers, except special educations in metros near Grants Pass, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $82K | $78K |
| Salem | $75K | $72K |
| Eugene-Springfield | $64K | $63K |
| Medford | $66K | $65K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Grants Pass, OR
Entry-level elementary school teachers, except special educations (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $74K. Top earners bring in $96K or more, a $48K spread from bottom to top.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $102K | +60% | 28,980 |
| California | $100K | +56% | 155,160 |
| District of Columbia | $97K | +51% | 3,750 |
| Massachusetts | $94K | +47% | 29,930 |
| Rhode Island | $91K | +42% | 3,830 |
| New York | $86K | +34% | 101,410 |
| Connecticut | $81K | +26% | 16,330 |
| Alaska | $79K | +24% | 3,500 |
| New Jersey | $78K | +22% | 40,300 |
| Maryland | $78K | +21% | 29,610 |
| Ohio | $77K | +21% | 47,870 |
| Oregon | $77K | +21% | 12,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $77K | +20% | 48,370 |
| Minnesota | $76K | +19% | 26,640 |
| Delaware | $76K | +19% | 2,900 |
| Illinois | $75K | +18% | 61,520 |
| Utah | $75K | +17% | 14,820 |
| New Mexico | $75K | +17% | 6,210 |
| New Hampshire | $72K | +13% | 5,190 |
| Georgia | $72K | +13% | 43,820 |
| Hawaii | $71K | +12% | 6,040 |
| Virginia | $66K | +2% | 37,880 |
| Michigan | $65K | +2% | 40,910 |
| Nevada | $65K | +2% | 9,550 |
| Colorado | $63K | -1% | 24,860 |
| Vermont | $63K | -1% | 3,610 |
| Texas | $63K | -2% | 116,260 |
| Maine | $62K | -2% | 7,490 |
| Nebraska | $62K | -2% | 8,710 |
| Idaho | $62K | -4% | 6,850 |
| Alabama | $61K | -4% | 22,030 |
| Wisconsin | $61K | -4% | 24,920 |
| Wyoming | $61K | -4% | 2,600 |
| South Carolina | $61K | -5% | 25,030 |
| Kentucky | $61K | -5% | 19,080 |
| Iowa | $61K | -5% | 17,300 |
| North Dakota | $60K | -6% | 4,430 |
| Tennessee | $60K | -6% | 28,240 |
| Indiana | $60K | -7% | 27,720 |
| Florida | $59K | -8% | 79,090 |
| Louisiana | $59K | -8% | 22,060 |
| Montana | $58K | -10% | 4,960 |
| Arizona | $57K | -12% | 24,240 |
| Kansas | $56K | -12% | 14,350 |
| West Virginia | $56K | -13% | 5,420 |
| North Carolina | $55K | -14% | 42,410 |
| Arkansas | $53K | -18% | 12,590 |
| Missouri | $51K | -20% | 33,180 |
| South Dakota | $50K | -22% | 4,290 |
| Mississippi | $50K | -22% | 11,060 |
| Oklahoma | $48K | -25% | 18,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a elementary school teachers, except special education afford a 2BR apartment alone in Grants Pass?
Yes — at the median salary of $74K, rent takes 29.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,363/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for elementary school teachers, except special educations in Grants Pass?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new elementary school teachers, except special educations typically earn — is $48K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,891/month. At HUD’s $1,363/month FMR, rent would take 47% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is elementary school teachers, except special education a high-paying job in Grants Pass?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $74K here vs. $64K nationally.
How does Grants Pass compare to the national average for elementary school teachers, except special educations?
Grants Pass pays $74K median vs. the U.S. average of $64K — that’s +16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.76), the purchasing-power equivalent is $76K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do elementary school teachers, except special educations make in Grants Pass, OR?
The median is $74,260 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,190, and experienced elementary school teachers, except special educations can clear $96,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $74K enough to live in Grants Pass?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,555/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,363/month, which eats 29.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a elementary school teachers, except special education salary go in Grants Pass?
Grants Pass has a Regional Price Parity of 97.76 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median elementary school teachers, except special education salary is worth about $75,962 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do elementary school teachers, except special educations 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.