Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for career/technical education teachers, secondary school is $64,610 a year. About 32,250 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($66,270). Texas ranks 27th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for career/technical education teachers, secondary school in Texas
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $53,150 |
| 25% of workers | $61,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64,610 |
| 75% of workers | $73,430 |
| 90% of workers | $77,070 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $78,250 | 130 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $67,200 | 6,070 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $66,450 | 8,750 |
| Laredo | $64,580 | 360 |
| Killeen-Temple | $63,970 | 550 |
| El Paso | $63,780 | 750 |
| Corpus Christi | $62,840 | 450 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $62,830 | 1,300 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $62,780 | 1,720 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $62,390 | 2,140 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $62,260 | 570 |
| Sherman-Denison | $62,110 | 230 |
| College Station-Bryan | $61,850 | 230 |
| Amarillo | $61,840 | 340 |
| Texarkana | $61,210 | 210 |
| Waco | $61,150 | 430 |
| San Angelo | $61,050 | 140 |
| Abilene | $60,930 | 190 |
| Tyler | $60,930 | 280 |
| Longview | $60,890 | 420 |
| Lubbock | $60,850 | 410 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $60,000 | 320 |
| Wichita Falls | $58,180 | 240 |
| Victoria | $58,050 | 110 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
Other job titles for this job
Open career/technical education teachers, secondary school jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring career/technical education teachers, secondary school? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: 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.