The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA is $39,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,520.
Pay spans roughly $34,230 at the 10th percentile to $58,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.05 per hour. An estimated 4,470 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.
| Median (annual) | $39,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.05 |
| 10th percentile | $34,230 |
| 90th percentile | $58,900 |
| Employment | 4,470 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.