Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for career/technical education teachers, secondary school in the U.S. is $66,270, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $66,270
- Mean annual wage
- $72,680
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 111,420
111,420 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,040 | — |
| 25th percentile | $60,590 | — |
| Median (50th) | $66,270 | — |
| 75th percentile | $80,060 | — |
| 90th percentile | $101,340 | — |
Highest-paying states for career/technical education teachers, secondary school
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $101,180 | 3,460 |
| Connecticut | $100,810 | 1,910 |
| Massachusetts | $98,020 | 3,130 |
| New Jersey | $83,770 | 2,320 |
| Rhode Island | $81,820 | 90 |
| California | $80,620 | 3,260 |
| New York | $79,820 | 7,610 |
| Delaware | $79,230 | 560 |
| Ohio | $79,230 | 5,130 |
| Vermont | $79,220 | 220 |
Lowest-paying states
- Montana: $55,190 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $56,070 median annual wage
- Indiana: $56,390 median annual wage
- Iowa: $57,660 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $57,760 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Typical tasks
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Some college, no degree | 2.0% |
| Associate's degree | 1.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 38.4% |
| Master's degree | 52.2% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 6.0% |
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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