Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary (2025)
Based on 111,420 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $50,040 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $60,590 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $66,270 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $80,060 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $101,340 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$50K
25th
$61K
Median
$66K
75th
$80K
90th
$101K
Highest Paying States for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $98,310 |
| Connecticut | $96,750 |
| Massachusetts | $93,230 |
| California | $89,160 |
| New York | $87,100 |
| New Jersey | $86,430 |
| Illinois | $85,750 |
| Maryland | $84,450 |
| Rhode Island | $82,630 |
| Vermont | $79,560 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $98,310 per year, while Vermont has an average of $79,560 — a difference of $18,750. 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, Secondary School
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 111,420 workers were employed as Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary Schools in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $72,680 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-2032