Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $64,380 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.95
10th percentile $36,770
90th percentile $103,620
Employed locally 1,110
National median $61,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,770
    25th
    $43,910
    50th (median)
    $64,380
    75th
    $79,970
    90th
    $103,620

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 66% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 34% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $80,380
    Corpus Christi, TX $76,040
    Victoria, TX $73,900
    Amarillo, TX $72,790
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,570
    Tyler, TX $70,190

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,170
    Instructional Coordinators $74,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Austin, TX is $30.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 4.7% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $36,770 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,910.