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

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

Median annual salary $70,190 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.75
10th percentile $37,740
90th percentile $93,460
Employed locally 120
National median $61,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,740
    25th
    $48,240
    50th (median)
    $70,190
    75th
    $71,950
    90th
    $93,460

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 98% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% 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
    Waco, TX $64,790

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,660
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,990
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $18,610
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $76,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Tyler, TX is $33.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Tyler, TX is 14.1% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $37,740 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,240.