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

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

Median annual salary $60,690 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,670
90th percentile $70,750
Employed locally 50
National median $63,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,670
    25th
    $50,320
    50th (median)
    $60,690
    75th
    $62,770
    90th
    $70,750

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 95% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 5% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26,490
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,130
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,260
    Instructional Coordinators$65,690
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Waco, TX is 4.6% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $45,670 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,320.