Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Abilene, TX

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

Median annual salary $59,030 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,230
90th percentile $73,880
Employed locally 160
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,230
    25th
    $50,790
    50th (median)
    $59,030
    75th
    $61,510
    90th
    $73,880

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 89% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,680
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $117,500
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    Fresno, CA $102,240
    Modesto, CA $101,970

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $75,350
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $66,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,540
    Victoria, TX $63,550
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $62,490
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $62,380

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,860
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,380
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,300
    Instructional Coordinators $66,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Abilene, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Abilene, TX is 7.6% below the national median of $63,910. 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, Secondary School in Abilene?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,230 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,790.