Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 114,110 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $41,960 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $50,320 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $63,820 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $82,360 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $108,620 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$42K
25th
$50K
Median
$64K
75th
$82K
90th
$109K
Highest Paying States for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $90,340 |
| Wisconsin | $88,930 |
| Alaska | $83,650 |
| Washington | $83,500 |
| Massachusetts | $82,620 |
| New Hampshire | $81,430 |
| New York | $81,330 |
| Minnesota | $78,910 |
| Wyoming | $78,850 |
| Oregon | $78,780 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $90,340 per year, while Oregon has an average of $78,780 — a difference of $11,560. 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, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 114,110 workers were employed as Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $72,060 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1194