Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for career/technical education teachers, middle school in the U.S. is $65,030, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $65,030
- Mean annual wage
- $71,590
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 16,870
16,870 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,200 | — |
| 25th percentile | $58,690 | — |
| Median (50th) | $65,030 | — |
| 75th percentile | $79,990 | — |
| 90th percentile | $101,890 | — |
Highest-paying states for career/technical education teachers, middle school
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $103,290 | 720 |
| Rhode Island | $97,240 | 50 |
| Connecticut | $95,680 | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $93,260 | — |
| Utah | $86,890 | — |
| Ohio | $86,560 | 590 |
| New York | $86,450 | 1,930 |
| Maryland | $84,160 | 210 |
| Minnesota | $81,460 | 160 |
| Illinois | $80,700 | 240 |
Lowest-paying states
- North Dakota: $46,530 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $52,270 median annual wage
- Missouri: $52,630 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $54,090 median annual wage
- Indiana: $54,960 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
Typical tasks
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Select, store, order, issue, inventory, and maintain classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Some college, no degree | 2.8% |
| Associate's degree | 2.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 43.4% |
| Master's degree | 47.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 4.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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