Career/technical education teachers, secondary school
BLS projects employment of career/technical education teachers, secondary school to change by -0.4% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% projected for all occupations, with about 6,400 openings a year. The median annual wage in 2025 was $66,270 (all occupations: $50,980).
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| Median annual wage, 2025 | $66,270 |
|---|---|
| Employment, 2025 | 110,500 |
| Projected employment, 2035 | 110,100 |
| Change, 2025–35 | -0.4% (−400) |
| Openings per year, 2025–35 average | 6,400 |
| Typical entry education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | Less than 5 years |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, Table 1.2 Occupational projections, 2025–35, and worker characteristics, 2025 ↗. Employment is for 2025, projections to 2035; median annual wage is for 2025; openings are the projected annual average for 2025–35. Figures are national, not local. Data last downloaded Oct 16, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much do career/technical education teachers, secondary school make?
BLS reports a median annual wage of $66,270 for career/technical education teachers, secondary school in 2025.
What is the job outlook for career/technical education teachers, secondary school?
BLS projects employment to change by -0.4% from 2025 to 2035, with about 6,400 openings per year on average.
What education do career/technical education teachers, secondary school need?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as: Bachelor's degree. Typical on-the-job training: None.