Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $60,750 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,600
90th percentile $72,960
Employed locally 410
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,600
    25th
    $57,990
    50th (median)
    $60,750
    75th
    $60,750
    90th
    $72,960

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 92% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 8% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,210
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,880
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,930
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,330
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,430
    Instructional Coordinators $62,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 4.9% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,600 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,990.