SOC 252023

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level. Excludes "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050) and "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).

National Median

$63,620

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$63,620

Entry Level (10th pct)

$47,090

Experienced (90th pct)

$98,430

Total Employed

14,200

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$47,090 - $55,920
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$55,920 - $78,270
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$78,270 - $98,430

Highest Paying Locations for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

$104,370

+64.1% vs national

Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

$104,080

+63.6% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$102,190

+60.6% vs national

Washington

$101,340

+59.3% vs national

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

$101,340

+59.3% vs national

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$104,370	60
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$104,080	30
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$102,190	270
Washington	$101,340	640
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$101,340	40
Pittsburgh, PA	$98,430	270
Rhode Island	$93,590	40
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$93,310	40
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$86,350	40
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$86,220	110
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$84,980	150
Yakima, WA	$83,930	40
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$83,700	N/A
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$83,630	N/A
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$83,570	780
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$82,920	30
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$82,890	40
Connecticut	$81,860	80
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$81,300	70
Ohio	$80,910	260
Massachusetts	$80,290	50
Illinois	$79,950	160
Utica-Rome, NY	$79,880	40
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$79,170	140
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$79,090	80
Minnesota	$78,300	170
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$78,270	N/A
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$78,130	110
New York	$78,040	1,560
Syracuse, NY	$78,020	210
Wisconsin	$76,640	630
Rochester, NY	$76,500	100
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$76,480	N/A
Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$76,220	N/A
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$76,040	60
Boulder, CO	$75,810	40
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$75,570	170
Binghamton, NY	$74,190	30
Jacksonville, FL	$73,870	70
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$73,170	80
Pennsylvania	$73,170	930
Madison, WI	$73,020	N/A
Georgia	$73,020	570
Green Bay, WI	$72,340	50
Utah	$71,910	170
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$68,080	350
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$68,080	310
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$66,590	710
Iowa	$66,080	100
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$64,940	70

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School?

The national median annual salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School is $63,620, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle Schools earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle Schools is Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, with a median salary of $104,370.

How much can an experienced Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School make?

Top-earning Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle Schools (90th percentile) make $98,430 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.