Career/Technical Education Teachers (Secondary School) Salary by State
Also called: Technical Education Teachers, Secondary
The national median pay for career/technical education teachers (secondary school) is $66,270 a year. By state, it ranges from $55,190 in Montana to $101,180 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $50,040
- 25th percentile
- $60,590
- Median
- $66,270
- 75th percentile
- $80,060
- Top 10%
- $101,340
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 111,420 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $101,180 | +53% | $69,270 | $127,890 | 3,460 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $100,810 | +52% | $77,410 | $115,980 | 1,910 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $98,020 | +48% | $77,530 | $111,560 | 3,130 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $83,770 | +26% | $62,210 | $106,540 | 2,320 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $81,820 | +23% | $65,280 | $95,000 | 90 |
| 6 | California | $80,620 | +22% | $60,590 | $126,170 | 3,260 |
| 7 | New York | $79,820 | +20% | $59,490 | $130,160 | 7,610 |
| 8 | Delaware | $79,230 | +20% | $62,010 | $95,920 | 560 |
| 9 | Ohio | $79,230 | +20% | $56,030 | $101,300 | 5,130 |
| 10 | Vermont | $79,220 | +20% | $62,090 | $99,730 | 220 |
| 11 | Georgia | $78,760 | +19% | $58,570 | $98,450 | 1,680 |
| 12 | Oregon | $78,380 | +18% | $49,720 | $96,870 | 750 |
| 13 | Maryland | $78,320 | +18% | $62,040 | $109,770 | 690 |
| 14 | Alaska | $78,130 | +18% | $59,190 | $99,690 | 170 |
| 15 | Maine | $78,050 | +18% | $51,290 | $88,330 | 170 |
| 16 | Illinois | $77,950 | +18% | $48,540 | $132,830 | 2,780 |
| 17 | Michigan | $77,400 | +17% | $48,370 | $96,040 | 1,800 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $76,320 | +15% | $51,960 | $90,960 | 450 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $75,760 | +14% | $50,040 | $103,430 | 4,840 |
| 20 | Virginia | $75,580 | +14% | $52,710 | $101,750 | 3,500 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $74,310 | +12% | $50,610 | $93,790 | 1,420 |
| 22 | Colorado | $72,750 | +10% | $48,120 | $100,830 | 1,250 |
| 23 | Utah | $72,380 | +9% | $48,650 | $93,850 | 730 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $72,120 | +9% | $50,620 | $98,060 | 1,150 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $71,650 | +8% | $48,210 | $100,440 | 880 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $66,750 | +1% | $51,830 | $78,790 | 100 |
| 27 | Texas | $64,610 | −3% | $53,150 | $77,070 | 32,250 |
| 28 | Nevada | $64,510 | −3% | $55,010 | $83,410 | 150 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $63,180 | −5% | $46,160 | $79,280 | 1,310 |
| 30 | Arizona | $62,980 | −5% | $46,480 | $100,480 | 660 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $62,570 | −6% | $50,420 | $79,450 | 210 |
| 32 | Florida | $62,140 | −6% | $49,540 | $78,860 | 6,820 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $61,780 | −7% | $51,130 | $76,620 | 1,000 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $61,700 | −7% | $49,480 | $77,450 | 2,940 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $61,500 | −7% | $48,520 | $79,870 | 640 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $61,300 | −7% | $47,660 | $79,960 | 1,530 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $61,130 | −8% | $48,760 | $83,320 | 330 |
| 38 | Idaho | $60,510 | −9% | $50,660 | $77,080 | 1,140 |
| 39 | Alabama | $59,470 | −10% | $53,230 | $62,290 | Not published |
| 40 | Missouri | $59,300 | −11% | $45,890 | $81,130 | 2,000 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $58,800 | −11% | $46,290 | $83,650 | 1,170 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $58,600 | −12% | $46,850 | $69,590 | 2,650 |
| 43 | Kansas | $58,300 | −12% | $46,240 | $73,300 | 1,050 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $57,910 | −13% | $47,300 | $70,400 | 1,770 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $57,760 | −13% | $50,490 | $69,390 | 1,000 |
| 46 | Iowa | $57,660 | −13% | $43,650 | $75,930 | 640 |
| 47 | Indiana | $56,390 | −15% | $44,020 | $77,880 | 1,310 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $56,070 | −15% | $46,990 | $61,500 | 360 |
| 49 | Montana | $55,190 | −17% | $45,690 | $85,290 | 260 |
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 (Secondary School) salary questions
Which state pays career/technical education teachers (secondary school) the most?
Washington, with a median of $101,180 a year (+53% vs. the national median of $66,270). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays career/technical education teachers (secondary school) the least?
Montana, with a median of $55,190 a year (−17% vs. national).
Where do most career/technical education teachers (secondary school) work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 32,250, with a median of $64,610.
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.