Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $63,580 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.57
10th percentile $45,630
90th percentile $98,580
Employed locally 330
National median $61,490

Compare Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Tucson, AZ stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
in
Tucson, AZ
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,630
    25th
    $47,410
    50th (median)
    $63,580
    75th
    $75,700
    90th
    $98,580

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 94% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 6% 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
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $76,210
    Flagstaff, AZ $75,410
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $73,830
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $63,200
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $61,670
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,290

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,050
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,170
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,690
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $45,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,170
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Tucson, AZ is $30.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Tucson, AZ is 3.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $45,630 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,410.