Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $59,150 -7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,030
90th percentile $73,730
Employed locally 50
National median $63,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,030
    25th
    $55,740
    50th (median)
    $59,150
    75th
    $61,490
    90th
    $73,730

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 88% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,620
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $104,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $104,080
    Columbus, OH $103,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,340

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $66,590
    El Paso, TX $63,980
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,660
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $62,220
    Tyler, TX $61,160
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,950

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,650
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,970
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,290
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Killeen, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Killeen, TX is 7% below the national median of $63,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Killeen?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $47,030 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,740.