Career/Technical Education Teachers (Postsecondary) Salary by State
Also called: Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
The national median pay for career/technical education teachers (postsecondary) is $63,820 a year. By state, it ranges from $48,790 in Kansas to $82,620 in Wisconsin.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $41,960
- 25th percentile
- $50,320
- Median
- $63,820
- 75th percentile
- $82,360
- Top 10%
- $108,620
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 114,110 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $82,620 | +29% | $49,470 | $123,850 | 2,000 |
| 2 | South Carolina | $79,610 | +25% | $37,860 | $103,660 | 1,980 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $78,780 | +23% | $49,150 | $122,830 | 1,660 |
| 4 | Washington | $77,530 | +21% | $50,960 | $129,790 | 3,610 |
| 5 | Alaska | $77,310 | +21% | $64,040 | $106,680 | 1,120 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $76,920 | +21% | $47,330 | $123,770 | 1,510 |
| 7 | California | $76,630 | +20% | $45,800 | $168,680 | 11,040 |
| 8 | New York | $75,170 | +18% | $50,410 | $123,700 | 5,250 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $74,210 | +16% | $46,710 | $119,310 | 360 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $73,570 | +15% | $43,680 | $104,290 | 430 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $72,940 | +14% | $45,840 | $85,100 | 350 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $72,440 | +14% | $49,390 | $101,060 | 2,590 |
| 13 | Colorado | $70,130 | +10% | $37,840 | $97,850 | 2,060 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $67,060 | +5% | $47,990 | $104,170 | 3,040 |
| 15 | Oregon | $65,430 | +3% | $45,260 | $132,100 | 1,140 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $65,210 | +2% | $49,510 | $97,680 | 310 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $65,200 | +2% | $37,140 | $89,110 | 300 |
| 18 | Texas | $65,180 | +2% | $38,360 | $106,820 | 12,620 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $65,040 | +2% | $49,040 | $128,800 | 220 |
| 20 | Arizona | $64,930 | +2% | $47,780 | $131,020 | 2,190 |
| 21 | Michigan | $63,440 | −1% | $46,350 | $121,690 | 3,480 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $63,160 | −1% | $44,390 | $103,010 | 4,780 |
| 23 | Alabama | $62,580 | −2% | $44,800 | $122,750 | 2,350 |
| 24 | Illinois | $62,480 | −2% | $37,810 | $121,630 | 4,420 |
| 25 | Vermont | $62,450 | −2% | $47,510 | $98,530 | 210 |
| 26 | Delaware | $62,400 | −2% | $50,950 | $99,140 | 190 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $62,390 | −2% | $44,680 | $82,010 | 6,510 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $62,310 | −2% | $38,640 | $91,170 | 2,140 |
| 29 | Iowa | $62,270 | −2% | $45,080 | $96,210 | 1,170 |
| 30 | Maryland | $62,060 | −3% | $32,370 | $109,300 | 780 |
| 31 | Maine | $61,740 | −3% | $49,080 | $139,640 | 510 |
| 32 | Nevada | $61,740 | −3% | $32,430 | $99,230 | 950 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $61,080 | −4% | $44,630 | $73,270 | 1,560 |
| 34 | Ohio | $60,600 | −5% | $40,520 | $98,990 | 3,440 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $60,490 | −5% | $49,280 | $100,080 | 470 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $60,490 | −5% | $43,490 | $177,330 | 1,070 |
| 37 | Georgia | $60,320 | −5% | $40,110 | $76,630 | 3,920 |
| 38 | Florida | $59,990 | −6% | $38,780 | $126,090 | 7,600 |
| 39 | Idaho | $59,730 | −6% | $37,080 | $96,940 | 570 |
| 40 | Missouri | $59,640 | −7% | $37,950 | $95,970 | 1,630 |
| 41 | Connecticut | $59,420 | −7% | $46,090 | $105,190 | 1,130 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | $59,220 | −7% | $47,460 | $95,120 | Not published |
| 43 | Indiana | $57,820 | −9% | $39,210 | $95,170 | 2,250 |
| 44 | Virginia | $57,820 | −9% | $41,600 | $83,110 | 1,860 |
| 45 | Montana | $57,270 | −10% | $37,870 | $88,120 | 430 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $56,480 | −12% | $41,460 | $75,190 | 780 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $51,990 | −19% | $39,860 | $64,210 | 70 |
| 48 | Utah | $50,740 | −20% | $22,520 | $76,670 | 2,280 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $50,670 | −21% | $33,010 | $76,920 | 1,030 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $50,120 | −21% | $35,290 | $79,910 | 1,550 |
| 51 | Kansas | $48,790 | −24% | $34,850 | $82,520 | 1,160 |
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 (Postsecondary) salary questions
Which state pays career/technical education teachers (postsecondary) the most?
Wisconsin, with a median of $82,620 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $63,820). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays career/technical education teachers (postsecondary) the least?
Kansas, with a median of $48,790 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most career/technical education teachers (postsecondary) work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 12,620, with a median of $65,180.
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.