Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary by state
What Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle Schools do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Top skills:SpeakingReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesInstructingActive ListeningSocial Perceptiveness
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School pay by experience level
Entry level$51,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$60,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$67,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$83,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$105,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
900
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary by industry
Educational Services
16,860 workers
$74,000
Elementary and Secondary Schools
16,860 workers
$74,000
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
16,280 workers
$74,500
Educational Services, Privately Owned
560 workers
$63,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School pays 16% below the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
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