Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $63,820 · Median hourly: $30.68 · Employment: 114,110
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,960 | $20.17 |
| 25th | $50,320 | $24.19 |
| Median | $63,820 | $30.68 |
| 75th | $82,360 | $39.60 |
| 90th | $108,620 | $52.22 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 25-1194
- Total U.S. employment: 114,110
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
At $30.68 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $63,814 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $63,820.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $41,960, median pay is $63,820, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $108,620.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $62,580 | $30.09 | -1.9% | 2,350 |
| Alaska | $77,310 | $37.17 | +21.1% | 1,120 |
| Arizona | $64,930 | $31.21 | +1.7% | 2,190 |
| Arkansas | $50,120 | $24.10 | -21.5% | 1,550 |
| California | $76,630 | $36.84 | +20.1% | 11,040 |
| Colorado | $70,130 | $33.72 | +9.9% | 2,060 |
| Connecticut | $59,420 | $28.57 | -6.9% | 1,130 |
| Delaware | $62,400 | $30.00 | -2.2% | 190 |
| District of Columbia | $59,220 | $28.47 | -7.2% | 0 |
| Florida | $59,990 | $28.84 | -6.0% | 7,600 |
| Georgia | $60,320 | $29.00 | -5.5% | 3,920 |
| Hawaii | $51,990 | $25.00 | -18.5% | 70 |
| Idaho | $59,730 | $28.72 | -6.4% | 570 |
| Illinois | $62,480 | $30.04 | -2.1% | 4,420 |
| Indiana | $57,820 | $27.80 | -9.4% | 2,250 |
| Iowa | $62,270 | $29.94 | -2.4% | 1,170 |
| Kansas | $48,790 | $23.46 | -23.6% | 1,160 |
| Kentucky | $61,080 | $29.37 | -4.3% | 1,560 |
| Louisiana | $56,480 | $27.16 | -11.5% | 780 |
| Maine | $61,740 | $29.68 | -3.3% | 510 |
| Maryland | $62,060 | $29.84 | -2.8% | 780 |
| Massachusetts | $78,780 | $37.88 | +23.4% | 1,660 |
| Michigan | $63,440 | $30.50 | -0.6% | 3,480 |
| Minnesota | $76,920 | $36.98 | +20.5% | 1,510 |
| Mississippi | $50,670 | $24.36 | -20.6% | 1,030 |
| Missouri | $59,640 | $28.67 | -6.5% | 1,630 |
| Montana | $57,270 | $27.54 | -10.3% | 430 |
| Nebraska | $60,490 | $29.08 | -5.2% | 470 |
| Nevada | $61,740 | $29.68 | -3.3% | 950 |
| New Hampshire | $65,040 | $31.27 | +1.9% | 220 |
| New Jersey | $72,440 | $34.83 | +13.5% | 2,590 |
| New Mexico | $60,490 | $29.08 | -5.2% | 1,070 |
| New York | $75,170 | $36.14 | +17.8% | 5,250 |
| North Carolina | $62,390 | $30.00 | -2.2% | 6,510 |
| North Dakota | $73,570 | $35.37 | +15.3% | 430 |
| Ohio | $60,600 | $29.14 | -5.0% | 3,440 |
| Oklahoma | $67,060 | $32.24 | +5.1% | 3,040 |
| Oregon | $65,430 | $31.46 | +2.5% | 1,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,160 | $30.37 | -1.0% | 4,780 |
| Rhode Island | $65,210 | $31.35 | +2.2% | 310 |
| South Carolina | $79,610 | $38.27 | +24.7% | 1,980 |
| South Dakota | $72,940 | $35.07 | +14.3% | 350 |
| Tennessee | $62,310 | $29.96 | -2.4% | 2,140 |
| Texas | $65,180 | $31.34 | +2.1% | 12,620 |
| Utah | $50,740 | $24.39 | -20.5% | 2,280 |
| Vermont | $62,450 | $30.02 | -2.1% | 210 |
| Virginia | $57,820 | $27.80 | -9.4% | 1,860 |
| Washington | $77,530 | $37.27 | +21.5% | 3,610 |
| West Virginia | $65,200 | $31.35 | +2.2% | 300 |
| Wisconsin | $82,620 | $39.72 | +29.5% | 2,000 |
| Wyoming | $74,210 | $35.68 | +16.3% | 360 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary?
The median annual wage for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary is $63,820 ($30.68 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays career/technical education teachers, postsecondary the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many career/technical education teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 114,110 career/technical education teachers, postsecondary employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $30.68. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.