As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Preschool Director in Oregon is $152,552, equivalent to $73 per hour, $2,934 weekly, or $12,713 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Preschool Director in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Preschool Director in Oregon vary widely, spanning from $118,482 to $213,635. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($134,718) and 75th percentile ($184,525), while top earners (90th percentile) make $213,635 per year. This $49,807 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Quality Control, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Oregon Preschool Director often earn 1.6% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 72 companies. However, Oregon currently ranks 15 nationwide for Preschool Director job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Preschool Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $118,482 OR September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $134,718 OR September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $152,552 OR September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $184,525 OR September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $213,635 OR September 01, 2026
25% $134,718 10% $118,482 90% $213,635 75% $184,525 $152,552 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Guidepost Montessori - Portland, OR

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Kiddie Academy, Tigard - Portland, OR

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Location Clackamas, OR Avg. Salary $184,367 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Oregon City, OR Avg. Salary $183,013 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, OR Avg. Salary $173,001 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adel, OR Avg. Salary $171,001 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, OR Avg. Salary $168,137 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agness, OR Avg. Salary $169,980 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, OR Avg. Salary $176,311 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allegany, OR Avg. Salary $170,185 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alsea, OR Avg. Salary $173,313 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alvadore, OR Avg. Salary $175,428 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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