Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for career/technical education teachers, postsecondarys across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $72,060 ≈ $35/hr
National median salary $63,820
Total employment 114,110 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +0.7%
Slower than average
Annual openings 8,800 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 122,200 → 123,000 (+800)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$90,340
- Wisconsin$88,930
- Alaska$83,650
- Washington$83,500
- Massachusetts$82,620
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Hawaii$51,790
- Utah$52,590
- Mississippi$54,620
- Arkansas$56,200
- Louisiana$56,340
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $90,340 | $76,630 | $43 | +25.4% | 11,040 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $88,930 | $82,620 | $43 | +23.4% | 2,000 |
| 3 | Alaska | $83,650 | $77,310 | $40 | +16.1% | 1,120 |
| 4 | Washington | $83,500 | $77,530 | $40 | +15.9% | 3,610 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $82,620 | $78,780 | $40 | +14.7% | 1,660 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $81,430 | $65,040 | $39 | +13% | 220 |
| 7 | New York | $81,330 | $75,170 | $39 | +12.9% | 5,250 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $78,910 | $76,920 | $38 | +9.5% | 1,510 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $78,850 | $74,210 | $38 | +9.4% | 360 |
| 10 | Oregon | $78,780 | $65,430 | $38 | +9.3% | 1,140 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $77,800 | $60,490 | $37 | +8% | 1,070 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $76,940 | $73,570 | $37 | +6.8% | 430 |
| 13 | Maine | $75,240 | $61,740 | $36 | +4.4% | 510 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $74,290 | $72,440 | $36 | +3.1% | 2,590 |
| 15 | Vermont | $73,790 | $62,450 | $35 | +2.4% | 210 |
| 16 | Arizona | $73,580 | $64,930 | $35 | +2.1% | 2,190 |
| 17 | Alabama | $73,230 | $62,580 | $35 | +1.6% | 2,350 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $73,180 | $67,060 | $35 | +1.6% | 3,040 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $73,120 | $79,610 | $35 | +1.5% | 1,980 |
| 20 | Michigan | $73,080 | $63,440 | $35 | +1.4% | 3,480 |
| 21 | Illinois | $72,140 | $62,480 | $35 | +0.1% | 4,420 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $71,710 | $65,210 | $34 | -0.5% | 310 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $71,090 | $63,160 | $34 | -1.3% | 4,780 |
| 24 | Texas | $70,680 | $65,180 | $34 | -1.9% | 12,620 |
| 25 | Colorado | $69,730 | $70,130 | $34 | -3.2% | 2,060 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $69,620 | $60,490 | $33 | -3.4% | 470 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $69,360 | $59,420 | $33 | -3.7% | 1,130 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $69,010 | $72,940 | $33 | -4.2% | 350 |
| 29 | Florida | $68,820 | $59,990 | $33 | -4.5% | 7,600 |
| 30 | Iowa | $68,130 | $62,270 | $33 | -5.5% | 1,170 |
| 31 | Delaware | $68,030 | $62,400 | $33 | -5.6% | 190 |
| 32 | Ohio | $67,940 | $60,600 | $33 | -5.7% | 3,440 |
| 33 | Maryland | $66,970 | $62,060 | $32 | -7.1% | 780 |
| 34 | District of Columbia | $66,820 | $59,220 | $32 | -7.3% | — |
| 35 | West Virginia | $65,190 | $65,200 | $31 | -9.5% | 300 |
| 36 | Indiana | $64,440 | $57,820 | $31 | -10.6% | 2,250 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $64,280 | $62,310 | $31 | -10.8% | 2,140 |
| 38 | Missouri | $64,200 | $59,640 | $31 | -10.9% | 1,630 |
| 39 | Idaho | $63,640 | $59,730 | $31 | -11.7% | 570 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $63,320 | $62,390 | $30 | -12.1% | 6,510 |
| 41 | Nevada | $61,480 | $61,740 | $30 | -14.7% | 950 |
| 42 | Georgia | $60,630 | $60,320 | $29 | -15.9% | 3,920 |
| 43 | Montana | $60,590 | $57,270 | $29 | -15.9% | 430 |
| 44 | Virginia | $60,480 | $57,820 | $29 | -16.1% | 1,860 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $59,040 | $61,080 | $28 | -18.1% | 1,560 |
| 46 | Kansas | $57,070 | $48,790 | $27 | -20.8% | 1,160 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $56,340 | $56,480 | $27 | -21.8% | 780 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $56,200 | $50,120 | $27 | -22% | 1,550 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $54,620 | $50,670 | $26 | -24.2% | 1,030 |
| 50 | Utah | $52,590 | $50,740 | $25 | -27% | 2,280 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $51,790 | $51,990 | $25 | -28.1% | 70 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 368 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chico, CA | $162,300 | $129,060 | 50 |
| 2 | North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $115,540 | $103,280 | 30 |
| 3 | Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $109,520 | $93,760 | 160 |
| 4 | Ann Arbor, MI | $108,400 | $96,150 | 250 |
| 5 | El Centro, CA | $106,620 | $99,940 | 60 |
| 6 | Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $106,370 | $90,460 | 120 |
| 7 | Lebanon, PA | $105,090 | $92,600 | 130 |
| 8 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $104,190 | $100,320 | 50 |
| 9 | Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $99,300 | $91,090 | 50 |
| 10 | Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $97,590 | $84,240 | 140 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing career/technical education teachers, postsecondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance | $135,830 | $124,250 | — |
| 2 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $92,970 | $88,550 | 380 |
| 3 | Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations | $92,970 | $86,330 | 270 |
| 4 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $92,890 | $88,420 | 380 |
| 5 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $91,290 | $88,470 | 400 |
| 6 | Temporary Help Services | $90,170 | $88,070 | — |
| 7 | Employment Services | $89,860 | $85,000 | — |
| 8 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $85,320 | $80,880 | 700 |
| 9 | Educational Support Services, Local Government Owned | $78,450 | $78,880 | 40 |
| 10 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $74,570 | $75,520 | 6,000 |
| 11 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $73,680 | $79,430 | 21,220 |
| 12 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $72,590 | $67,040 | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median career/technical education teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $63,820 per year (mean $72,060), and about 80% earn between $41,960 and $108,620.
How much do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $35 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $72,060 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays career/technical education teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest average pay for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary at $90,340 per year (median $76,630).
What is the job outlook for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary?
Employment is projected to change +0.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 8,800 openings per year.
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