Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for career/technical education teachers, middle school is $65,030 a year. About 16,870 people work in this job there.

$65,030Median yearly pay
$58,690–$79,990Middle half of workers, yearly
16,870People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for career/technical education teachers, middle school in the U.S.

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$49,200
25% of workers$58,690
Half of workers (median)$65,030
75% of workers$79,990
90% of workers$101,890

Best-paying states for career/technical education teachers, middle school

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington$103,290720
Rhode Island$97,24050
Connecticut$95,680120
Massachusetts$93,2600
Utah$86,8900
Ohio$86,560590
New York$86,4501,930
Maryland$84,160210
Minnesota$81,460160
Illinois$80,700240

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for career/technical education teachers, middle school

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -0.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
Instructional Coordinators$77,440
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$74,260
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63,820
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$66,270
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$61,540

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.