Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $63,820/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$41,960$108,620

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +0.7% projected growth, 2024–2034 — slower than average.

About 8,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills

Active ListeningInstructingLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive LearningCritical ThinkingMonitoringWritingSocial Perceptiveness

Top knowledge areas

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageMechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsAdministrativeEngineering and TechnologyComputers and Electronics

Core tasks

• Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.

• Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.

• Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.

• Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.

• Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.

• Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.

• Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.

• Determine training needs of students or workers.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary?

The median pay for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary is $63,820 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary?

Employment for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary is projected to change +0.7% from 2024 to 2034 - slower than average.

What education is typically required for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary?

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary?

About 8,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.