Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Median pay: $66,270/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
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: -1.8% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 6,200 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.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
• Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop, and field studies.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
What's the median pay for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School?
The median pay for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School is $66,270 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School?
Employment for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School is projected to change -1.8% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School?
About 6,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.