SOC 25-2032 · May 2025 · United States
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School across the United States is $66,270 per year, measured over 111,420 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $101,180.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Pay for this occupation varies by 83.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $101,180 and Montana pays $55,190.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $101,180 | 3,460 | |
| 2 | Connecticut | $100,810 | 1,910 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $98,020 | 3,130 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $83,770 | 2,320 | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $81,820 | 90 | |
| 6 | California | $80,620 | 3,260 | |
| 7 | New York | $79,820 | 7,610 | |
| 8 | Delaware | $79,230 | 560 | |
| 9 | Ohio | $79,230 | 5,130 | |
| 10 | Vermont | $79,220 | 220 |
States with the most Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 32,250 | $64,610 | |
| 2 | New York | 7,610 | $79,820 | |
| 3 | Florida | 6,820 | $62,140 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 5,130 | $79,230 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 4,840 | $75,760 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 3,500 | $75,580 | |
| 7 | Washington | 3,460 | $101,180 | |
| 8 | California | 3,260 | $80,620 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 3,130 | $98,020 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | 2,940 | $61,700 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Maria | $126,160 | — |
| 2 | Fresno | $105,570 | 260 |
| 3 | Olympia | $103,580 | 130 |
| 4 | Bremerton | $103,240 | 120 |
| 5 | New Haven | $102,990 | 300 |
| 6 | Kennewick | $102,420 | 190 |
| 7 | Seattle | $102,180 | 1,430 |
| 8 | San Francisco | $101,800 | — |
| 9 | Hartford | $101,620 | 510 |
| 10 | Boston | $101,250 | 1,730 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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