Oregon: education overview

Average teacher salary $81,657 (2024-25), #10 of 51. Source

Public vs private schools

	Public	Private
Schools	1,286	350
Students	570,233	51,180
Share of students	92%	8%

Latest federal counts; public and private figures come from different school years, so the share is approximate.

Schools 2022-23 Students 2024-25 Teachers 2022-23 Districts 2021-22

Private schools & students 2021-22

Students, teachers, districts

Public school districts: 175
Public school teachers (full-time equivalent): 30,906
Public school students: 570,233

Schools 2022-23 Students 2024-25 Teachers 2022-23 Districts 2021-22

How teacher pay is structured

Most districts are unified K–12, but Oregon also has elementary districts feeding separate union high school districts, each potentially with its own negotiated pay schedule. Teacher pay is generally collectively bargained locally, with no statewide teacher salary schedule or universal teacher-specific salary floor.

Separate high school districts: someStatewide salary schedule: noSource

For prospective educators

You'd be a good fit if you want locally bargained pay, K–12 districts, and Pacific Northwest living.

A general summary, not advice. Pay and conditions vary by district.