Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salary
The median career/technical education teachers, middle school salary in the United States is $65,030 per year. Salaries range from $49,200 at the entry level to $101,890+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 16,870 career/technical education teachers, middle school jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$65,030
per year
Employment
16,870
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$49,200
25th percentile
$58,690
Median
$65,030
75th percentile
$79,990
90th percentile
$101,890
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-2%
Decline
Annual Openings
900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
+ Less than 5 years experience
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salary by State
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$47K$103K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$103K
+59%
Rhode Island
$97K
+50%
Connecticut
$96K
+47%
Massachusetts
$93K
+43%
Utah
$87K
+34%
Ohio
$87K
+33%
New York
$86K
+33%
Maryland
$84K
+29%
Minnesota
$81K
+25%
Illinois
$81K
+24%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $103,290 | +58.8% |
| Rhode Island | $97,240 | +49.5% |
| Connecticut | $95,680 | +47.1% |
| Massachusetts | $93,260 | +43.4% |
| Utah | $86,890 | +33.6% |
| Ohio | $86,560 | +33.1% |
| New York | $86,450 | +32.9% |
| Maryland | $84,160 | +29.4% |
| Minnesota | $81,460 | +25.3% |
| Illinois | $80,700 | +24.1% |
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $107,960 | +66.0% |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $107,620 | +65.5% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $105,240 | +61.8% |
| Columbus, OH | $103,580 | +59.3% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $103,490 | +59.1% |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $100,450 | +54.5% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $100,030 | +53.8% |
| Yakima, WA | $99,550 | +53.1% |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $99,040 | +52.3% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $98,950 | +52.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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