Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$61,490
↑ 26.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 26.0% since 2011 ($48,790 → $61,490)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $62,060
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.8%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,490 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | $62,060 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $59,840 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | $59,840 | +7.6% |
| 2020 | $55,620 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | $54,620 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | $53,120 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | $51,600 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | $50,660 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $49,470 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | $48,360 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | $48,300 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | $47,990 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | $48,790 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.