Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $49,230 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $33,900
90th percentile $74,370
Employed locally 150
National median $61,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,900
    25th
    $49,230
    50th (median)
    $49,230
    75th
    $63,380
    90th
    $74,370

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 78% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $132,530
    Green Bay, WI $104,190
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $102,380
    El Centro, CA $100,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $99,530
    Lebanon, PA $99,520

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $80,200
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $76,020
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,980
    Rome, GA $63,650
    Savannah, GA $62,400
    Michigan $62,230

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,630
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$61,330
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Athens, GA is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.04 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Athens, GA is 19.9% below the national median of $61,490. 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, Postsecondary in Athens?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $33,900 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,230.