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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $62,380 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $55,960
90th percentile $77,210
Employed locally 1,440
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,960
    25th
    $59,410
    50th (median)
    $62,380
    75th
    $71,690
    90th
    $77,210

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 64% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 36% 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
    Laredo, TX $62,180

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,170
    Instructional Coordinators $74,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Austin, TX is 2.4% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $55,960 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,410.