Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for career/technical education teachers, secondary school is $81,120 a year. About 1,360 people work in this job there.

$81,120Median yearly pay
$68,210–$101,340Middle half of workers, yearly
1,360People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($66,270).

Pay range for career/technical education teachers, secondary school in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$61,990
25% of workers$68,210
Half of workers (median)$81,120
75% of workers$101,340
90% of workers$118,150

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$81,1201,360

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,300
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,350
Instructional Coordinators$105,220
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$85,000
Tutors$48,730
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$128,370
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$79,470
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,660

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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.