Career And Technical Education Teacher Salary in the United States

How much does a Career And Technical Education Teacher make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Career And Technical Education Teacher in the United States is $48,907 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Career And Technical Education Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,194
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,840 to $54,815
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,317
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Career And Technical Education Teacher Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $54,815 $4,568 $1,054 $26
Average $48,907 $4,076 $941 $24
25th Percentile $42,840 $3,570 $824 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Career And Technical Education Teacher Salaries

A Career And Technical Education Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Career And Technical Education Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Career And Technical Education Teacher's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $47,475
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $47,643
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,937
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,450
  • Expert (over 8 years): $52,639
Levels Salary
Entry Level Career And Technical Education Teacher$47,475
Intermediate Level Career And Technical Education Teacher$47,643
Senior Level Career And Technical Education Teacher$50,937
Specialist Level Career And Technical Education Teacher$52,450
Expert Level Career And Technical Education Teacher$52,639
$47,475 0 yr
$47,643 < 2 yrs
$50,937 2-4 yrs
$52,450 5-8 yrs
$52,639 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Career And Technical Education Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Career And Technical Education Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $54,150.
  • California: $53,944.
  • Massachusetts: $53,225.

Top Paying Cities for Career And Technical Education Teachers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $61,686
  • San Francisco: $61,011
  • Oakland: $59,725

What Skills Can Increase a Career And Technical Education Teacher's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coaching (Mentioned in 7.69% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
  • Exploration (Mentioned in 3.56% Job Postings): Activities in which people explore, examine and investigate a new and/or unexpected world of work. Work Experience is activities that offer people close and more sustained opportunities for observation and participation in one or more workplaces.
  • Support Services (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): Support Services means those activities provided to or on behalf of a person in the areas of personal care and assistance and property maintenance in order to allow a person to live in the least restrictive environment.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coaching 7.69%
Exploration 3.56%
Support Services 1.44%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Career And Technical Education Teacher's salary.
  • Digital Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Digital Marketing
$51,352
5%
Decision Making
$51,352
5%
Innovation
$51,352
5%
Networking
$50,863
4%
Problem Solving
$50,863
4%
Vocational Training
$50,863
4%
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How Education impacts a Career And Technical Education Teacher's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Career And Technical Education Teachers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Career And Technical Education Teacher with a Bachelor's Degree is between $53,698 and $57,078).

Career And Technical Education Teacher Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Career And Technical Education Teacher
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 3.8%
Associates 3.5%
Bachelors 27.4%
Masters 62.7%
Doctorate 2.4%
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Career And Technical Education Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Career And Technical Education Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Career And Technical Education Teacher

Salaries for a Career And Technical Education Teacher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $49,716 in 2023 to around $49,758 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Career And Technical Education Teacher salary trends, .

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