SOC 251194
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education. Excludes "Training and Development Specialists" (13-1151), "Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors" (25-3011), and postsecondary teachers classified elsewhere in the 25-1000 minor group. Flight instructors are included with "Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers" (53-2010).
National Median
$61,490
per year
National Salary Overview
Median Annual
$61,490
Entry Level (10th pct)
$38,680
Experienced (90th pct)
$106,580
Total Employed
111,150
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 | $38,680 - $48,030 |
| Mid Career2-8 years experience | $48,030 - $80,070 |
| Senior / Expert8+ years experience | $80,070 - $106,580 |
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