How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Washington?
$77,320a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $37.17 an hour or $6,443 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.17
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 79
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,990Median: $77,320Highest 10%: $106,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,990 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $60,500 | $29.09 | |
| Median | $77,320 | $37.17 | |
| 75th | $102,000 | $49.05 | |
| 90th | $106,900 | $51.37 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $155,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $135,700 |
| Law Teacher | $134,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $129,900 |
| Business Teacher | $128,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $126,200 |
| Atmospheric | $108,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $106,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $105,200 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $37.17 ($77,320 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $77,320 against $65,030 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Washington rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
30 of 79 metro areas with data.
How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,900 or more.
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.