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

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

Median annual salary $64,790 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.15
10th percentile $53,920
90th percentile $77,980
Employed locally 280
National median $61,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,920
    25th
    $64,790
    50th (median)
    $64,790
    75th
    $77,980
    90th
    $77,980

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 101% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 1% above 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $54,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,490
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,130
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,260
    Instructional Coordinators $65,690
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Waco, TX is $31.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Waco, TX is 5.4% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $53,920 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,790.