Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $53,150 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,870
90th percentile $81,650
Employed locally 30
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,870
    25th
    $46,080
    50th (median)
    $53,150
    75th
    $71,850
    90th
    $81,650

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 82% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 18% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $101,490
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $98,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $92,010
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $91,170
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $82,310
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $81,450

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$50,110
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,630
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,250
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Champaign, IL is 16.8% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $35,870 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,080.