Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $60,220 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,230
90th percentile $88,880
Employed locally 70
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,230
    25th
    $51,980
    50th (median)
    $60,220
    75th
    $80,180
    90th
    $88,880

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 93% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $92,010
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $91,430
    Lynchburg, VA $81,170
    Harrisonburg, VA $79,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,390

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,940
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,600
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $101,510
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Blacksburg, VA is 5.8% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,230 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,980.