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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $70,570 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.93
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $111,280
Employed locally 2,410
National median $61,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $48,820
    50th (median)
    $70,570
    75th
    $97,590
    90th
    $111,280

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 88% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 12% 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
    Tyler, TX $70,190
    Waco, TX $64,790

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston, TX is $33.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 14.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,820.