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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $57,580 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,080
90th percentile $94,110
Employed locally 30
National median $63,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,080
    25th
    $49,880
    50th (median)
    $57,580
    75th
    $76,840
    90th
    $94,110

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 92% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 8% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,620
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,030
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,670
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Lubbock, TX is 9.5% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $42,080 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,880.