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 $31.86 an hour or $5,523 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.86
- Average (mean)
- $72,680
- Jobs
- 111,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| 25th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| Median | $66,270 | $31.86 | |
| 75th | $80,060 | $38.49 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.72 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $101,200 |
| Connecticut | $100,800 |
| Massachusetts | $98,020 |
| New Jersey | $83,770 |
| Rhode Island | $81,820 |
| California | $80,620 |
| New York | $79,820 |
| Delaware | $79,230 |
| Ohio | $79,230 |
| Vermont | $79,220 |
| Georgia | $78,760 |
| Oregon | $78,380 |
| Maryland | $78,320 |
| Alaska | $78,130 |
| Maine | $78,050 |
| Illinois | $77,950 |
| Michigan | $77,400 |
| New Hampshire | $76,320 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,760 |
| Virginia | $75,580 |
| Wisconsin | $74,310 |
| Colorado | $72,750 |
| Utah | $72,380 |
| South Carolina | $72,120 |
| Minnesota | $71,650 |
| New Mexico | $66,750 |
| Texas | $64,610 |
| Nevada | $64,510 |
| Nebraska | $63,180 |
| Arizona | $62,980 |
| Wyoming | $62,570 |
| Florida | $62,140 |
| Arkansas | $61,780 |
| Tennessee | $61,700 |
| North Dakota | $61,500 |
| Louisiana | $61,300 |
| Kentucky | $61,130 |
| Idaho | $60,510 |
| Alabama | $59,470 |
| Missouri | $59,300 |
| Oklahoma | $58,800 |
| North Carolina | $58,600 |
| Kansas | $58,300 |
| Mississippi | $57,910 |
| West Virginia | $57,760 |
| Iowa | $57,660 |
| Indiana | $56,390 |
| South Dakota | $56,070 |
| Montana | $55,190 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Maria, CA | $126,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $105,600 |
| Olympia, WA | $103,600 |
| Bremerton, WA | $103,200 |
| New Haven, CT | $103,000 |
| Kennewick, WA | $102,400 |
| Seattle, WA | $102,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $101,800 |
| Hartford, CT | $101,600 |
| Boston, MA | $101,300 |
| Norwich, CT | $100,700 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $100,700 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $100,600 |
| Waterbury, CT | $100,300 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $99,950 |
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
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$65,030
- Secondary School Teacher$72,040
- 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 $31.86 ($66,270 a year).
How much does a career/technical education teacher make a month?
About $5,523 a month before tax, based on a median of $66,270 a year.
How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,040 or less a year ($24.06 an hour); the top 10% make $101,300 or more.
Which state pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Washington, with a median of $101,200 a year, followed by Connecticut ($100,800) and Massachusetts ($98,020).
Which city pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA, with a median of $126,200 a year.
How many career/technical education teachers are there in the United States?
About 111,420 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.