Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salary (2025)
Based on 16,870 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $49,200 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $58,690 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $65,030 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $79,990 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $101,890 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$49K
25th
$59K
Median
$65K
75th
$80K
90th
$102K
Highest Paying States for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $101,520 |
| Rhode Island | $93,390 |
| New York | $92,130 |
| Connecticut | $90,610 |
| Massachusetts | $89,300 |
| Utah | $85,530 |
| Ohio | $83,370 |
| Illinois | $82,180 |
| Pennsylvania | $79,910 |
| Maryland | $75,830 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $101,520 per year, while Maryland has an average of $75,830 — a difference of $25,690. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 16,870 workers were employed as Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle Schools in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $71,590 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-2023