Elementary School Teachers in Oregon
Is Oregon a good place for you to work as an Elementary School Teacher?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Elementary School Teachers in Oregon are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Elementary School Teachers in Oregon is growing faster than average.
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Elementary School Teachers in Oregon earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Elementary School Teachers Work in Oregon?
There were approximately 15,430 workers employed as Elementary School Teachers in this state in 2018.
There were 15,220 Elementary School Teachers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 210 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 19,150 Elementary School Teachers working in it, which means Oregon has fewer Elementary School Teachers than average.
Job Projections for Oregon
Jobs for Elementary School Teachers in this state are growing at a rate of 8.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.4%.
Oregon Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 970 annual job openings, and 12,840 total jobs in 2026 for Elementary School Teachers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 112,800 annual jobs and 1,514,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Elementary School Teachers Make in Oregon?
In 2018 wages for Elementary School Teachers ranged from $37,710 to $103,020 with $66,220 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Oregon is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Oregon Metros for Elementary School Teachers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Elementary School Teachers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 9,030 | $68,990 |
| Salem, OR | 1,960 | $66,590 |
| Eugene, OR | 1,200 | $67,130 |
| Medford, OR | 860 | $65,190 |
| Bend-Redmond, OR | 830 | $84,780 |
| Corvallis, OR | 310 | $54,690 |
Top States for Elementary School Teachers Employment
View the list below to see where most Elementary School Teachers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 162,440 | $80,830 |
| Texas | 136,780 | $56,380 |
| New York | 82,590 | $79,760 |
| Florida | 75,750 | $48,630 |
| Illinois | 65,630 | $59,070 |
| Pennsylvania | 55,200 | $63,900 |
| Georgia | 53,940 | $56,250 |
| Ohio | 51,880 | $61,950 |
| New Jersey | 41,600 | $67,160 |
| North Carolina | 40,830 | $45,860 |
| Michigan | 38,330 | $63,480 |
| Virginia | 36,450 | $63,040 |
| Massachusetts | 30,380 | $78,770 |
| Tennessee | 28,880 | $51,080 |
| Maryland | 28,250 | $70,000 |
| Wisconsin | 27,280 | $55,860 |
| Washington | 26,900 | $65,780 |
| Indiana | 26,520 | $49,590 |
| Missouri | 25,670 | $45,970 |
| Colorado | 24,910 | $50,330 |
Below are the states where Elementary School Teachers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $80,830 |
| New York | $79,760 |
| Massachusetts | $78,770 |
| District of Columbia | $77,220 |
| Connecticut | $75,450 |
| Rhode Island | $74,400 |
| Alaska | $72,040 |
| Maryland | $70,000 |
| New Jersey | $67,160 |
| Oregon | $66,220 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Vgrigas under License
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