Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for career/technical education teachers, middle schools across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$101,520
- Rhode Island$93,390
- New York$92,130
- Connecticut$90,610
- Massachusetts$89,300
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- North Carolina$53,960
- Mississippi$54,030
- Louisiana$54,960
- North Dakota$55,050
- Kansas$57,150
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $101,520 | $103,290 | $49 | +41.8% | 720 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $93,390 | $97,240 | $45 | +30.5% | 50 |
| 3 | New York | $92,130 | $86,450 | $44 | +28.7% | 1,930 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $90,610 | $95,680 | $44 | +26.6% | 120 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $89,300 | $93,260 | $43 | +24.7% | — |
| 6 | Utah | $85,530 | $86,890 | $41 | +19.5% | — |
| 7 | Ohio | $83,370 | $86,560 | $40 | +16.5% | 590 |
| 8 | Illinois | $82,180 | $80,700 | $40 | +14.8% | 240 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $79,910 | $77,980 | $38 | +11.6% | 690 |
| 10 | Maryland | $75,830 | $84,160 | $36 | +5.9% | 210 |
| 11 | Virginia | $73,590 | $67,460 | $35 | +2.8% | 640 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $73,410 | $81,460 | $35 | +2.5% | 160 |
| 13 | Michigan | $73,370 | $60,650 | $35 | +2.5% | — |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $73,170 | $76,860 | $35 | +2.2% | 570 |
| 15 | Georgia | $72,530 | $73,020 | $35 | +1.3% | 560 |
| 16 | Colorado | $71,930 | $66,310 | $35 | +0.5% | 470 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $68,170 | $68,280 | $33 | -4.8% | — |
| 18 | South Carolina | $66,630 | $62,160 | $32 | -6.9% | 170 |
| 19 | Alabama | $66,590 | $58,410 | $32 | -7% | 640 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $65,970 | $62,580 | $32 | -7.9% | 370 |
| 21 | Florida | $64,850 | $58,760 | $31 | -9.4% | 610 |
| 22 | Texas | $63,960 | $63,330 | $31 | -10.7% | 5,230 |
| 23 | Iowa | $63,430 | $63,360 | $31 | -11.4% | — |
| 24 | Tennessee | $63,390 | $61,950 | $30 | -11.5% | 110 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $62,960 | $62,710 | $30 | -12.1% | 100 |
| 26 | Missouri | $61,010 | $52,630 | $29 | -14.8% | 240 |
| 27 | Indiana | $60,750 | $54,960 | $29 | -15.1% | 70 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $59,920 | $60,760 | $29 | -16.3% | 90 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $57,860 | $54,090 | $28 | -19.2% | 110 |
| 30 | Kansas | $57,150 | $58,560 | $27 | -20.2% | 30 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $55,050 | $46,530 | $26 | -23.1% | 220 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $54,960 | $56,440 | $26 | -23.2% | 120 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $54,030 | $55,210 | $26 | -24.5% | 270 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $53,960 | $52,270 | $26 | -24.6% | 760 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 103 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $107,960 | $97,310 | 70 |
| 2 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $107,620 | $97,070 | 40 |
| 3 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $105,240 | $102,060 | 40 |
| 4 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $103,600 | $102,890 | 40 |
| 5 | Columbus, OH | $103,580 | $96,230 | — |
| 6 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $103,490 | $105,720 | 300 |
| 7 | Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $100,450 | $90,970 | 30 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh, PA | $100,030 | $84,940 | 180 |
| 9 | Yakima, WA | $99,550 | $94,910 | 50 |
| 10 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $99,040 | $100,630 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing career/technical education teachers, middle schools (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $65,420 | $71,950 | 16,280 |
| 2 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Local Government Owned | $65,420 | $71,960 | 16,270 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $65,420 | $71,970 | 16,300 |
| 4 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $65,420 | $71,950 | 16,280 |
| 5 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $65,060 | $71,600 | 16,860 |
| 6 | Educational Services | $65,050 | $71,600 | 16,860 |
| 7 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $65,050 | $71,600 | 16,860 |
| 8 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $65,030 | $71,590 | 16,870 |
| 9 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $55,830 | $60,790 | 560 |
| 10 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Privately Owned | $55,830 | $60,790 | 560 |
| 11 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $55,830 | $60,700 | 570 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do career/technical education teachers, middle school make in the U.S.?
The median career/technical education teachers, middle school salary in the United States is $65,030 per year (mean $71,590), and about 80% earn between $49,200 and $101,890.
How much do career/technical education teachers, middle school make per hour?
Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $71,590 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays career/technical education teachers, middle school the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for career/technical education teachers, middle school at $101,520 per year (median $103,290).
What is the job outlook for career/technical education teachers, middle school?
Employment is projected to change -2% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 900 openings per year.
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