Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $63,820 ($30.68 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $63,820
- Mean annual wage
- $72,060
- Median hourly wage
- $30.68
- Employment
- 114,110
114,110 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,960 | $20.17 |
| 25th percentile | $50,320 | $24.19 |
| Median (50th) | $63,820 | $30.68 |
| 75th percentile | $82,360 | $39.60 |
| 90th percentile | $108,620 | $52.22 |
Highest-paying states for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $82,620 | 2,000 |
| South Carolina | $79,610 | 1,980 |
| Massachusetts | $78,780 | 1,660 |
| Washington | $77,530 | 3,610 |
| Alaska | $77,310 | 1,120 |
| Minnesota | $76,920 | 1,510 |
| California | $76,630 | 11,040 |
| New York | $75,170 | 5,250 |
| Wyoming | $74,210 | 360 |
| North Dakota | $73,570 | 430 |
Lowest-paying states
- Kansas: $48,790 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $50,120 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $50,670 median annual wage
- Utah: $50,740 median annual wage
- Hawaii: $51,990 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.
Typical tasks
- Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
- Develop teaching aids, such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.
- Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
- Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 2.0% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.1% |
| Master's degree | 30.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 48.5% |
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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