How much does a career/technical education teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $31.26 an hour or $5,419 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.26
- Average (mean)
- $71,590
- Jobs
- 16,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| 25th | $58,690 | $28.22 | |
| Median | $65,030 | $31.26 | |
| 75th | $79,990 | $38.46 | |
| 90th | $101,900 | $48.99 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $103,300 |
| Rhode Island | $97,240 |
| Connecticut | $95,680 |
| Massachusetts | $93,260 |
| Utah | $86,890 |
| Ohio | $86,560 |
| New York | $86,450 |
| Maryland | $84,160 |
| Minnesota | $81,460 |
| Illinois | $80,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,980 |
| Wisconsin | $76,860 |
| Georgia | $73,020 |
| New Jersey | $68,280 |
| Virginia | $67,460 |
| Colorado | $66,310 |
| Iowa | $63,360 |
| Texas | $63,330 |
| Wyoming | $62,710 |
| Nebraska | $62,580 |
| South Carolina | $62,160 |
| Tennessee | $61,950 |
| Arkansas | $60,760 |
| Michigan | $60,650 |
| Florida | $58,760 |
| Kansas | $58,560 |
| Alabama | $58,410 |
| Louisiana | $56,440 |
| Mississippi | $55,210 |
| Indiana | $54,960 |
| Oklahoma | $54,090 |
| Missouri | $52,630 |
| North Carolina | $52,270 |
| North Dakota | $46,530 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Spokane, WA | $108,000 |
| Kennewick, WA | $107,600 |
| Portland, OR | $105,200 |
| Columbus, OH | $103,600 |
| Seattle, WA | $103,500 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $100,500 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $100,000 |
| Yakima, WA | $99,550 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $99,040 |
| New York, NY | $98,950 |
| Olympia, WA | $98,430 |
| Providence, RI | $97,240 |
| Hartford, CT | $96,950 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $96,880 |
| Cleveland, OH | $94,990 |
In other countries
Career/Technical Education Teacher belongs to the international group "Vocational education teachers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Preschool Teacher$38,140
- Kindergarten Teacher$62,680
- Elementary School Teacher$63,970
- Middle School Teacher$64,370
- Secondary School Teacher$72,040
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$66,270
- Special Education Teacher$64,830
- Special Education Teacher$65,120
- Special Education Teacher$66,810
- Special Education Teacher$74,260
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $31.26 ($65,030 a year).
How much does a career/technical education teacher make a month?
About $5,419 a month before tax, based on a median of $65,030 a year.
How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,200 or less a year ($23.65 an hour); the top 10% make $101,900 or more.
Which state pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Washington, with a median of $103,300 a year, followed by Rhode Island ($97,240) and Connecticut ($95,680).
Which city pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, with a median of $108,000 a year.
How many career/technical education teachers are there in the United States?
About 16,870 people work as career/technical education teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.