Career/Technical Education Teachers (Middle School) Salary by State
Also called: Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
The national median pay for career/technical education teachers (middle school) is $65,030 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,530 in North Dakota to $103,290 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $49,200
- 25th percentile
- $58,690
- Median
- $65,030
- 75th percentile
- $79,990
- Top 10%
- $101,890
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 16,870 jobs.
Median pay in 34 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $103,290 | +59% | $74,590 | $127,540 | 720 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $97,240 | +50% | $68,290 | $101,440 | 50 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $95,680 | +47% | $61,990 | $120,580 | 120 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $93,260 | +43% | $51,960 | $125,480 | Not published |
| 5 | Utah | $86,890 | +34% | $61,690 | $119,230 | Not published |
| 6 | Ohio | $86,560 | +33% | $49,780 | $114,610 | 590 |
| 7 | New York | $86,450 | +33% | $60,090 | $135,400 | 1,930 |
| 8 | Maryland | $84,160 | +29% | $36,870 | $102,020 | 210 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $81,460 | +25% | $45,720 | $88,770 | 160 |
| 10 | Illinois | $80,700 | +24% | $53,890 | $113,320 | 240 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $77,980 | +20% | $52,780 | $107,640 | 690 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $76,860 | +18% | $50,450 | $100,290 | 570 |
| 13 | Georgia | $73,020 | +12% | $44,990 | $96,680 | 560 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $68,280 | +5% | $56,160 | $94,700 | Not published |
| 15 | Virginia | $67,460 | +4% | $50,340 | $103,990 | 640 |
| 16 | Colorado | $66,310 | +2% | $49,610 | $100,890 | 470 |
| 17 | Iowa | $63,360 | −3% | $47,430 | $75,820 | Not published |
| 18 | Texas | $63,330 | −3% | $51,840 | $74,970 | 5,230 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $62,710 | −4% | $51,050 | $70,920 | 100 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $62,580 | −4% | $50,210 | $83,080 | 370 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $62,160 | −4% | $51,760 | $77,170 | 170 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $61,950 | −5% | $50,420 | $76,850 | 110 |
| 23 | Arkansas | $60,760 | −7% | $51,020 | $66,030 | 90 |
| 24 | Michigan | $60,650 | −7% | $58,190 | $97,360 | Not published |
| 25 | Florida | $58,760 | −10% | $50,250 | $81,130 | 610 |
| 26 | Kansas | $58,560 | −10% | $43,740 | $66,800 | 30 |
| 27 | Alabama | $58,410 | −10% | $44,140 | $105,190 | 640 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $56,440 | −13% | $19,070 | $77,890 | 120 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $55,210 | −15% | $44,270 | $63,000 | 270 |
| 30 | Indiana | $54,960 | −15% | $46,600 | $81,690 | 70 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $54,090 | −17% | $40,700 | $77,960 | 110 |
| 32 | Missouri | $52,630 | −19% | $41,040 | $100,120 | 240 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $52,270 | −20% | $40,030 | $68,840 | 760 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $46,530 | −28% | $46,530 | $73,970 | 220 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Career/Technical Education Teachers (Middle School) salary questions
Which state pays career/technical education teachers (middle school) the most?
Washington, with a median of $103,290 a year (+59% vs. the national median of $65,030). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays career/technical education teachers (middle school) the least?
North Dakota, with a median of $46,530 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most career/technical education teachers (middle school) work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 5,230, with a median of $63,330.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.