Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $76,840 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,920
90th percentile $80,450
Employed locally 60
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,920
    25th
    $63,380
    50th (median)
    $76,840
    75th
    $79,560
    90th
    $80,450

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 113% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 13% above 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $97,150
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $94,250
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,770
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $84,910
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,250
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $78,330

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,200
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,520
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$171,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Albuquerque, NM is 20.2% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,920 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,380.